Tag Archives: Apep

Osiris – Lord of the Dead

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Horus

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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Mehen – Defender of the Sun Boat

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Horus

Appearance: A serpent-headed man holding a spear, standing in the prow of the Sun Boat, or as a giant snake coiled around it. In the Old Kingdom and in predynastic literature, Mehen, along with Set in his original form, fights … Continue reading →

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Apep – The Great Destroyer

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Horus

With the possible exception of Aten  only during the Amarna Period, no single Egyptian god was considered to be really all powerful. Many lived with the threat of destruction, and even one of the greatest of Egyptian gods faced such … Continue reading →

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