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Kherty – Ram-headed God
Kherty was a ram god with a dual nature of hostility and protection. From Kherty the king has to be protected by no less a deity than Re. However, Kherty, as his name which means “Lower One” indicates, is an … Continue reading
Anubis – Lord of the Place of Embalming
Anubis (Inpew, Yinepu, Anpu) was an ancient Egyptian god of the underworld who guided and protected the spirits of the dead. He was known as the ‘Lord of the Hallowed Land’ – the necropolis – and Khenty Amentiu, ‘Foremost of … Continue reading
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Andjety – A precursor of Osiris
The history of Andjety goes back to the nomad times. He was patron of domesticated animals and possibly a forerunner to Osiris. He was from province nine of Lower Egypt where his cult center was in its capital Busiris (Anedjt). … Continue reading
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