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Osiris – Lord of the Dead

Throughout the height of Egyptian civilization, Osiris (Oser, Aser, Asar, Usire) was the primary deity. In power, he was second only his father, Ra, and was the leader of the gods on earth. He was the husband of Isis and … Continue reading

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Aten – The Sun Disk and later God

The mythology of the Aten, the radiant disk of the sun, is not only unique in Egyptian history, but is also one of the most complex and controversial aspects of Ancient Egypt. The ancient Egyptian term for the disk of … Continue reading

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Amon

Amun also called Amon (originally possibly sounding like: Yamanu) was originally a local god from Thebes and became popular in the New Kingdom when kings from there came to power. His name meant “the hidden one” suggesting that he once … Continue reading

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