Egyptian Gods - Discover the Ancient Gods of Egyptian Mythology

The god of the sun, Ra is also one of the most worshiped and important ancient Egyptian gods. This deity was involved in the pyramid construction and the resurrection of the pharaohs. The Egyptians also believed that humans were born from the tears of Ra. They said: "If you do not believe, then wait until noon, raise your eyes to the sky and you will feel the powerful eyes of Ra."

2. Osiris

Osiris is the king who married his sister Isis. He is considered the god of nature. He taught man important life knowledge such as how to make bread, architecture, law ... He was the one who laid the foundation to build Egypt into a civilized country. However, because of the love of the people for him, his younger brother, Seth, was jealous. He conspired to kill Osiris to take the throne. Osiris was later revived by his wife, Isis, and became the god of the underworld. Traveling to Egypt, you will feel that the people here worship Osiris, the soul of the Nile.

3. Isis

Isis is both the sister and wife of Osiris. She is considered by Egyptians as the goddess of mother and often appears with large, wide wings. She is a great supporter for her husband in the process of forming Egypt. She also has an important role in teaching women housework skills as well as wedding rituals. When Osiris was murdered by his cousin Seth, Isis collected the pieces of his body and placed them with the bandages and performed the ritual to revive him.

4. Horus

Horus is the god of the sky, the god of war and hunting. He is the son of Osiris and Isis. He takes the form of a hawk-headed man. "Horus eye" is a popular symbol in Egyptian culture, it represents royal power and the recognition of the gods. It is said that Horus's eyes are the moon and the sun. In the battle with the evil god Seth, Horus's moon eye was injured, so until now the moon can no longer shine as brightly as the sun.

5. Seth 

Seth is the god of storms and chaos in Egyptian mythology. He is the one who killed his brother Osiris to usurp the throne. Seth is usually pictured with red skin and the head of an unknown animal demon - part dog, part anteator, all ugly.

6. Thoth

Thoth is the god of  writing, magic, wisdom, and the moon in Egyptian mythology. He is the son of Ra and is also considered as his father's powerful assistant. Because of his mystical knowledge, Thoth had great assistance in the burial of Osiris. He was also the custodian of Horus when this god was a child. Later, he succeeded Horus as king of the Arab region for 3,000 years, then ascended to heaven to hold the position of the moon god.

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