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29 Νοε 2022 · Egyptian gods and goddesses were incarnations of both natural phenomena, such as the sun, and social phenomena, like knowledge. Egypt itself was ruled by a pharaoh who claimed to be the gods’ representative on earth, and who acted as a mediator between mankind and the divine.
Egyptian gods and goddesses were incarnations of both natural phenomena, such as the sun, and social phenomena, like knowledge. Egypt itself was ruled by a pharaoh who claimed to be the gods’ representative on earth, and who acted as a mediator between mankind and the divine.
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29 Νοε 2022 · Bastet was a significant deity from a very early period in Egyptian history. At the Valley Temple of Khafre at Giza (c. 2570 BCE), she and Hathor were the only gods whose names were recorded. Initially worshipped as a fierce lioness goddess, Bastet eventually became better known for her gentler aspects.
29 Νοε 2022 · Anubis is perhaps one of the most recognizable of the Egyptian gods and has been featured in movies, books, TV shows, video games, and music: In Neil Gaiman’s book American Gods, Anubis appeared as a character named Mr. Jacquel. The electro-avantgarde band Los Iniciados’ first album was entitled “La Marca de Anubis.”
29 Νοε 2022 · Stargate SG-1 featured the Egyptian gods prominently amongst the race of aliens known as Goa’uld. Horus—called Heru-ur in the show—was described as being the son of Ra and Hathor. [40] Such parentage suggests this iteration was based on Horus the Elder, rather than the better known Horus the Younger.
29 Νοε 2022 · In ancient Egyptian, Ra’s name simply meant “sun.” As with many mythologies, Egyptian gods had a multiplicity of names. Ra had many other names, and was sometimes called Re, Amun-Re, Khepri, Ra-Horakhty, and Atum. Each of these names was typically associated with a different aspect of Ra’s being.
29 Νοε 2022 · While most Egyptian deities were associated with a specific animal, it has been suggested that Set’s form did not represent an animal at all; rather, he may have represented a mythical, chimeric beast. Like many Egyptian gods, Set was capable of shapeshifting.
29 Νοε 2022 · As was common for Egyptian gods, the exact meaning of Thoth’s name was somewhat unclear. It is commonly thought that his name meant “He Who is Like the Ibis.” The Egyptians knew him as Djehuty, and the Greeks knew him as Hermes. Many Egyptian city names were derived from the Greek names of the gods that were worshipped there.
29 Νοε 2022 · In Egyptian religious tradition, such spells were thought to be the same as those in the myths told about their gods and goddesses. “The End of the Work” would have been the spell delivered over the mummified body of Osiris before he traveled to Duat. By extension, the spell would enable other recently mummified souls to enter Duat as well.
