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Ninetjer (Nynetjer)

As we descend into the murky far past of  Egypt’s history, there is no surprise that historical details become blurred, and this certainly applies to the period between the death of  Qaa at the end of the  1st Dynasty and … Continue reading

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The Princess of Bekhten

The Preface In the reign of Rameses III, a large temple was built at Thebes in honor of the Moon-god Khonsu. According to a tradition which his priests in later times inscribed on a stone stelae, the fame of his … Continue reading

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Onuris – The War God

A god of war and hunting who originated at This (the Thinite region) near Abydos, Anhur (Han-her, Inhert)), was more commonly known by his Greek name, Onuris (Onouris). His name (Anhur) literally means “he who leads back the distant one” … Continue reading

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Nehebkau – the God who Joined the Ka to the Body

Nehebkau (Nehebu-Kau, Nehebkhau), ‘He Who Unites the Kas’, was a benevolent snake god who the Egyptians believed was one of the original primeval gods. He was linked to the sun god, swimming around in the primeval waters before creation, then … Continue reading

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Mehet-Weret – Cow Goddess of the Sky

Mehet-Weret (Mehetweret, Mehitweret, Mehit-Weret, Methyer, Mehueret, Mehturt, Meh-Urt) was the goddess of streaming water, a goddess related to creation and to rebirth. Her name means “Great Flood” or “Great Tide”, linking her with water and the primeval waters of Nun. … Continue reading

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Mandulis – The Lower Nubian Sun God

Manulis was a sun god of Lower (northern) Nubia. He is usually depicted  wearing a crown of ram horns surmounted by high plumes, sun disks and cobras. His name in Egyptian inscriptions is “Merwel” but the Greek version, as found … Continue reading

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Male Child Gods of Egypt

Male child deities in ancient Egypt overlapped considerably in both their mythology and worship. Sometimes they were worshiped in both their forms as children and adults, though that was rare. They usually were the male children of major deities, and … Continue reading

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Mahaf – The Ferryman

Mahaf was the ferryman who navigates the boat provided by Aken, along the winding waters of the Underworld. he also acts as a herald announcing the arrival of the king into the presence of the sun god, Re.

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Iusaas – Creator Goddess

Iusaas was a goddess of Heliopolis whose name means, “she comes who is great”. Wearing a scarab beetle on her head she can easily be seen as a counterpart to the sun god Atum, and like Nebethetepet plays a crucial … Continue reading

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Hu – God of the Spoken Word

The Egyptian god Hu was one of the minor gods in some respects, but he was one of the most important gods for those serious about Egyptian deities. Hu is the power of the spoken word. He personifies the authority … Continue reading

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