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19 Οκτ 2024 · The Amulet of Osiris stands as a powerful symbol of protection, resurrection, and the hope of eternal life. Its intricate designs and materials reflect the deep-seated beliefs of the ancient Egyptians regarding death and the afterlife.
Apep (Aapep, Apepi or Apophis) was the ancient Egyptian spirit of evil, darkness and destruction. As the arch enemy of the sun god, Ra, he was a malevolent force who could never be entirely vanquished.
31 Οκτ 2019 · Sometimes known as the ‘knot’ or ‘girdle’ of Isis, the Tyet is a common amulet form, often found with the dead. ‘Tyet’ translates as ‘life’ or similar, and is associated with Isis’s protective abilities and her connection with the afterlife.
27 Ιουλ 2024 · Set’s role in Osiris’s death cemented his image as a villainous figure, the embodiment of chaos and destruction. Yet, even in his wickedness, he inadvertently played a crucial part in the creation of the afterlife and the cyclical nature of existence, a concept deeply ingrained in ancient Egyptian beliefs.
6 Οκτ 2019 · An objective and unbiased god, Anubis stands guard at the gates of the underworld and guides the souls of the dead as they proceed to be judged by a panel of gods. According to some ancient Egyptian myths – especially ones from the Old Kingdom period – Anubis is as old as time itself.
Throughout the underworld journey, the deceased’s spirit would have to contend with gods, strange creatures and gatekeepers to reach Osiris and the Hall of Final Judgment. Here they would plead their case for entry into the afterlife.
9 Νοε 2020 · Osiris was the king of the gods and the embodiment of Egypt’s fertility, but the god’s most famous myth centered around his death. Keep reading to learn how Osiris became the king of the dead!