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Egyptian Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Goddesses, and Traditions of Ancient Egypt by Geraldine Pinch, 2004-04-08 Egyptian Mythology a to Z by Pat Remler, 2006-11 GODS AND PHARAOHS FROM EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY by Geraldine Harris, 1996 Ancient Egyptian Myths and Legends by Lewis Spence, 1990-12-01 Egyptian gods & goddesses (All Aboard Reading) by Henry Barker, 1999-10-25 Egyptian Myths (The Legendary Past) by George Hart, 1997 Egyptian Mythology by Don Nardo, 2001-01 Egyptian Myths (Graphic Mythology) by Gary Jeffrey, 2006-01-30 Egyptian Mythology by Aude Gros de Beler, 2003-01-01 Awakening Osiris: The Egyptian Book of the Dead by Normandi Ellis, 2009-06-05 Greek and Egyptian Mythologies Legends of the Egyptian Gods: Hieroglyphic Texts and Translations by E. A. Wallis Budge, 1994-06-16 The Dawn of Astronomy: A Study of Temple Worship and Mythology of the Ancient Egyptians by J. Norman Lockyer, 2006-04-28 Egyptian [Mythology] by Wilhelm Max Müller, James George Scott, 2010-01-12

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1. Mythology Gallery Directory
   Photographs and paintings of ancient egyptian art, archeology, mythology and dynastic history. Good Category Arts Literature Myths and Folktales Myths Egyptian Symbol List. . . Glossary of egyptian mythology. . . Home Page. Ancient GalleryDirectory. Tour Egypt. .egyptian mythology Gallery. Time Warp Gallery Directory..  
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2. Egyptian Mythology Today
   egyptian mythology today offers a thorough guide to ancient Egypt, its myths, gods and history. A superb resource for students and teachers!  
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3. Egyptian Glossary
   Glossary of egyptian mythology. © 1997 Deurer All Rights Reserved.This page must completely load before it will function properly.  
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   Extractions: You may need to use the " Return " button on your browser to return here. A B C D ... Z ABTU The Greeks called this place Abydos. It was the seat of worship of Osiris . It was also called Busiris, "the house of Osiris". Egyptian tradition says that the sun ended his daily journey at Abydos, and entered into the underworld here, through a gap in the mountains called "peq". In the 12th dynasty it was believed that the souls of the dead entered into the afterlife here. AKER The double lion god, gaurdian of the sunrise and sunset. Gaurdian of the peaks that supported the sky . The western peak was called Manu , while the eastern peak was called Bakhu AKH The akh was the aspect of a person that would join the gods in the underworld being immortal and unchangeable. It was created after death by the use of funerary text and spells, designed to bring forth an akh. Once this was achieved that individual was assured of not "dying a second time" a death that would mean the end of one's existence. AKHET This was the horizon from which the sun emerged and disappeared. The horizon thus embodied the idea of both sunrise and sunset. It is similar to the two peaks of the

4. Egyptian Mythology
   kingship appears as the pivot around which egyptian mythology revolves, the key mythological themes are creation,  
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   Extractions: Horus by Charles H. Long From time immemorial Egypt has been known as the country of two lands: The desertlike Upper Egypt, or the Red Land, and Lower Egypt, or the Black Land, where the soil is fertile. Even today 99 percent of the Egyptian population live in the Black Land. The significance of this duality is more than a geographical and demographic fact; it is a basic element in the very beginnings of the culture of the ancient Egyptians and finds significant expression in their religion and myths. Ancient Egyptian culture, myth, and religion might be characterized as a duality with rhythmic structures contained within a static unity. Unlike Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt as a civilization did not develop several powerful city-states along two rivers. Egypt had one river of significance, the Nile, and smaller villages grew up alongside its banks. Each of these village communities manifested a mythology, but these mythologies did not create tensions among the communities. In ancient Egypt the tendency was toward unity and stasis, not confrontation and tension. A text that exemplifies this attitude, while taking into account older historical and local traditions, is the theology of Memphis, recorded on the Shabaka Stone . The Memphite theology presents the teachings of Menes, who established (c.3000 BC) a new capital at Memphis. In this theology all local and former mythological traditions are brought to their theological goal in the god

5. Encyclopedia Mythica: Egyptian Mythology
   Encyclopedia Mythica, egyptian mythology, Editor MF Lindemans Thereare currently 231 articles on egyptian mythology online. This  
   http://www.pantheon.org/areas/mythology/africa/egyptian/

6. Egyptian Mythology,
   egyptian mythology, specifically, the religion of ancient Egypt.  
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   Extractions: Egyptian Mythology , specifically, the religion of ancient Egypt. The religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians were the dominating influence in the development of their culture, although a true religion, in the sense of a unified theological system, never existed among them. The Egyptian faith was based on an unorganized collection of ancient myths, nature worship, and innumerable deities. In the most influential and famous of these myths a divine hierarchy is developed and the creation of the earth is explained. Creation According to the Egyptian account of creation, only the ocean existed at first. Then Ra, the sun, came out of an egg (a flower, in some versions) that appeared on the surface of the water. Ra brought forth four children, the gods Shu and Geb and the goddesses Tefnut and Nut. Shu and Tefnut became the atmosphere. They stood on Geb, who became the earth, and raised up Nut, who became the sky. Ra ruled over all. Geb and Nut later had two sons, Set and Osiris , and two daughters, Isis and Nephthys. Osiris succeeded Ra as king of the earth, helped by Isis, his sister-wife. Set, however, hated his brother and killed him. Isis then embalmed her husband's body with the help of the god Anubis, who thus became the god of embalming. The powerful charms of Isis resurrected Osiris, who became king of the netherworld, the land of the dead.

7. Egyptian Mythology Has Moved
   Read about Egyptian Gods, Pharaohs, and pyramids. Includes a glossary of terms and definitions.Category Arts Literature Myths and Folktales Myths Egyptianegyptian mythology has moved http//www.crosswinds.net/~egyptmyth/.  
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8. Egyptian_Mythology
   Provides a basic view of egyptian mythology, summaries of notable gods, and a handy index of all the deities. egyptian mythology. Mythology GalleryMy goal is to give a basic view of Ancient egyptian mythology.  
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   Extractions: Our Aims Services Stats ... Z Egyptian Mythology Mythology Gallery My goal is to give a basic view of Ancient Egyptian Mythology. Summaries of Notable Egyptian Gods Social Science Data Lab: Egyptian Gods Theme Ancient Egypt: The Mythology - Features over forty gods and goddesses, thirty symbols, and complete myths. Also featured are articles about Egyptian culture and history. Walk Like An Egyptian - A modern guide to the religion and philosophy of Ancient Egypt. Egyptian Creation Myths - The Great Creators - stories of Atum and Khepri. Encyclopedia Mythica: Egyptian Mythology - The index file for the area on Egyptian mythology. Guardian's Egypt - Mythology and Religion - Links to sites about ancient Egyptian mythology and religion including the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt. House of Aten Mythology Gallery Directory - Photographs and paintings of ancient egyptian art, archeology, mythology and dynastic history. Good mythology section. Rediscover Ancient Egypt - Religion - Central to ancient Egyptian's complete understanding of the universe, was the knowledge that man was made in the image of God, and as such, man represented the created image of all creation. The Religion of Ancient Egypt - Robert H. Dyson, Jr. Overview of aspects of Egyptian mythology.

9. Gods Of Ancient Egypt
   Fastloading and informative, this is a good, short intro to egyptian mythology.Category Arts Literature Myths Egyptian Gods and Goddessesegyptian mythology Many books differ. This site attempts to give abrief outline or a basic knowledge of egyptian mythology. With  
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   Extractions: The creator of all things was either Re, Amun, Ptah, Khnum or Aten, depending on which version of the myth was currently in use. The heavens were represented by Hathor, Bat, and Horus. Osiris was an earth god as was Ptah. The annual flooding of the Nile was Hapi. Storms, evil and confusion were Seth. His counterpart was Ma'at, who represented balance, justice and truth. The moon was Thoth and Khonsu. Re, the sun god, took on many forms, and transcended most of the borders that contained the other gods. The actual shape of the sun, the disk (or, aten), was deified into another god, Aten. As stated earlier, certain gods were worshipped in different areas. Local cities or villages, known as nomes, often had unique gods that were known only to that region. On occasion, these gods attained country -wide recognition and became the myths and legends that were passed on from century to century. Below is a listing of the main gods and their primary place of worship. Amaunet - A female counterpart to Amon and one of the primordial gods of the Hermopolitian Ogdoad (group of eight gods). She was also worshipped at Thebes along with Amon and Mut.

10. Encyclopedia Mythica: Egyptian Mythology.
    The index file for the area on egyptian mythology.  
    http://www.pantheon.org/areas/mythology/africa/egyptian/articles.html

11. Egyptian Mythology: Hathor
    The goddess of the sky, love, mirth, beauty and fertility.Category Arts Literature Myths Egyptian Gods and Goddesses But, as so much else in egyptian mythology, relationships and functions of thedeities are not always clearcut Nekht, the captain of soldiers, the royal  
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    Extractions: Hathor Hathor, daughter of the Sun god Re, was goddess of the sky and of love, mirth, and beauty. But, as so much else in Egyptian mythology, relationships and functions of the deities are not always clear-cut: Nekht, the captain of soldiers, the royal scribe, singeth a hymn of praise to Ra, and saith:- Homage to thee, O thou glorious Being, thou who art dowered [with all sovereignty]. O Tem-Heru-Khuti (Tem- Harmakhis), when thou risest in the horizon of heaven a cry of joy goeth forth to thee from all people. O thou beautiful Being, thou dost renew thyself in thy season in the form of the Disk, within thy mother Hathor. From the Papyrus of Nekht, Brit. Mus. No. 10471, Sheet 21 As the goddess of fertility as well, she personified the creative power of nature. In art she was often depicted with the head of a cow. As the protectress of the city of the dead at Thebes, she became Goddess of the Dead. The Osiris Ani [whose word is truth, saith]:- I eat bread. I drink ale. I gird up my garments. I fly like a hawk. I cackle like the Smen goose. I alight upon that place hard by the Sepulchre on the festival of the Great God. That which is abominable, that which is abominable I will not eat. [An abominable thing] is filth, I will not eat thereof. That which is an abomination unto my KA shall not enter my body. I will live upon that whereon live the gods and the Spirit-souls. I shall live, and I shall be master of their cakes. I am master of them, and I shall eat them under the trees of the dweller in the House of Hathor, my Lady. I will make an offering. My cakes are in Tetu, my offerings are in Anu. I gird about myself the robe which is woven for me by the goddess Tait. I shall stand up and sit down in whatsoever place it pleaseth me to do so. My head is like unto that of Ra. I am gathered together like Tem.

12. Egypt: Gods Of Ancient Egypt Main Menu
    Brief overview explains the general concepts of mythology and introduces some of the deities. Organizes info according to historical period. egyptian mythology. Many books have been written on religion in ancient Egypt.  
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    Extractions: The creator of all things was either Re, Amun, Ptah, Khnum or Aten, depending on which version of the myth was currently in use. The heavens were represented by Hathor, Bat, and Horus. Osiris was an earth god as was Ptah. The annual flooding of the Nile was Hapi. Storms, evil and confusion were Seth. His counterpart was Ma'at, who represented balance, justice and truth. The moon was Thoth and Khonsu. Re, the sun god, took on many forms, and transcended most of the borders that contained the other gods. The actual shape of the sun, the disk (or, aten), was deified into another god, Aten. As stated earlier, certain gods were worshipped in different areas. Local cities or villages, known as nomes, often had unique gods that were known only to that region. On occasion, these gods attained country -wide recognition and became the myths and legends that were passed on from century to century. Below is a listing of the main gods and their primary place of worship. Amaunet - A female counterpart to Amon and one of the primordial gods of the Hermopolitian Ogdoad (group of eight gods). She was also worshipped at Thebes along with Amon and Mut.

13. Egyptian Mythology
    artArts and Entertainment—Mythology egyptian mythology. Aaru Abodeof the blessed dead. Amen (Amon, Ammdn) One of chief Theban  
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    Extractions: Arts and Entertainment Mythology Aaru: Abode of the blessed dead. Amen (Amon, Ammdn): One of chief Theban deities; united with sun god under form of Amen-Ra; husband of Mut. Amenti: Region of dead where souls were judged by Osiris. Anubis: Guide of souls to Amenti; son of Osiris; jackal-headed. Apis: Sacred bull, an embodiment of Ptah; identified with Osiris as Osiris-Apis or Serapis. Geb (Keb, Seb): Earth god; father of Osiris; represented with goose on head. Hathor (Athor): Goddess of love and mirth; cow-headed. Horus: God of day; son of Osiris and Isis; hawk-headed.

14. Egyptian Mythology - Osiris Cult
    Osiris played a very important role in ancient Egypt and this carried over into the rituals and beliefs Category Arts Literature Myths Egyptian Gods and Goddesses afterlife. The myth of Osiris is like every other Egyptian myth thestory has changed with every political change of power. Osiris  
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    Extractions: Osiris has been mentioned many times, but not in any detail until now. Osiris played a very important role in ancient Egypt and this carried over into the rituals and beliefs of Egyptians much later, as well. It was because of the legend of Osiris that Egyptians believed they had the right to be transformed and to live in the afterlife. The myth of Osiris is like every other Egyptian myth: the story has changed with every political change of power. Osiris was the son of Geb and Nut and was born in Thebes in Upper Egypt. Upon his birth, his grandfather, Ra, pronounced him heir to his throne, and when Geb retired, Osiris assumed this role and took his sister, Isis, as queen. His first deed was to abolish cannibalism and teach the arts of agriculture. He built the first temples and laid down fair laws for his people. He was given another name at this point, Onnophris, meaning the "good one." In his role as the fourth divine pharaoh, this was Osiris’s name. The Osiris Cult myths had its beginnings in Lower Egypt in the Delta region. Some historians believe that Osiris was an actual king of Egypt and this may be true; however, for our purposes, he was a god, though many kings later associated themselves with him. In the beginning, Osiris was associated mostly with agriculture. This cult spread rapidly into Upper Egypt, and soon Osiris became identified with the funeral god, Abydos, Khenti-Amentiu, who was symbolized by the wolf. Osiris became known as Osiris Khenti-Amentiu, "Lord of the Westerners," as the West was the home of the dead. As the cult spread and gained acceptance, Osiris also became identified with the necropolis god of Giza, near Memphis. Seker, as the god was called, was a burial ground god.

15. Egyptian Mythology - Great Quarrel
    Great Quarrel Once Horus was grown, he came out of the Delta to claimhis right to his father’s office. This myth, called the  
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    Extractions: Once Horus was grown, he came out of the Delta to claim his right to his father’s "office." This myth, called the Great Quarrel by some, was not a serious one. The story is mostly dialogue. It was created for entertainment; therefor, it is shallow and without real meaning. Nevertheless, it is interesting, and worth mentioning here.

16. Crosswinds · Oops
    egyptian mythology, Gods, Goddess's, Pharaohs, Pyramids, pictures, glossary,links, info, etc. Welcome to my site! egyptian mythology  
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17. Crosswinds · Oops
    egyptian mythology, Gods, Goddess's, Pharaohs, Pyramids, pictures, glossary,links, info, etc. Email egyptian mythology. Return To Top.  
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18. Egyptian Mythology
    Hello fellow egyptian mythology lovers! Ancient Egypt has alwaysheld a certain fascination and has ignited the imaginations of  
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    Extractions: Hello fellow Egyptian Mythology lovers! Ancient Egypt has always held a certain fascination and has ignited the imaginations of archaeologists as well as ordinary people. I guess it's the mystique behind their beliefs and the fact that we'll probably never know the "whole" story. Their civilization lasted almost without change for more than 3,000 years. It doesn't seem possible does it? Their greatness began around 4,500 B.C. The four greatest periods in their history were: The Old Kingdom ... 2686 - 2181 B.C. ... Dynasties III - VIII The Middle Kingdom ... 2134 - 1786 B.C. ... Dynasties XI and XII The Second Intermediate Kingdom ... 1786 - 1570 B. C. ... Dynasties XIII - XVII The New Kingdom ... 1570 - 1085 B.C. ... Dynasties XVIII - XX From early in their history, the Egyptians believed in the concept of life after death, which led them to perfect the art of embalming and drove them to build the magnificient pyramids and tombs. Their belief system was reflected in the nature and appearance of their deities. Egyptians did not require human sacrifice and they did not discriminate against people with other religious beliefs. Their temples were considered homes of the deities rather than places of worship, and the ruling Pharaoh was considered an incarnated god on Earth.

19. Egyptian Mythology...Main Page
    The Birth of the Year. Sources of Egyptian Myth. The Wandering Eye. Sacred Hills.Serpents. The Destruction of Humankind. TitledThe Way To Eternity Egyptian Myth.  
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20. Egyptian Mythology: Introduction
    egyptian mythology. Atum; Shu; Tefnut; Geb; Nut; Osiris; Isis; Nephthys; Horus.Four Great Cult Centres In egyptian mythology, each god/goddess had a cult centre.  
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    Extractions: EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY Ancient Egypt was the country most famous for its cults of gods/goddesses and the dead, yet they were the most devout of men. Their religion consisted of various local religions. Egyptian religion was richer in symbols than in myth. Many Greeks writers were fascinated by their deities and recorded myths about them. Some were re-enacted during royal ceremonies and on temple rites. Educated Egyptians grew to regard their gods/goddesses as symbols of cosmic or ethical forces. In cults, they were treated as if they were earthly kings. The Pharaoh was the supreme officiating priest of the gods/goddesses. The gods/goddesses of ancient Egypt took on bewildering forms. Many of them represented the strong forces in the natural world and were depicted as animals. Animals and birds were revered in ancient Egypt as representatives of the species associated with a major deity. The sun was the most important deity and had many names. Aten Sun-Disk Khepri The Rising Sun (scarab beetle) Ra Sun Climbing to His Zenith Atum Sun As He Set As An Old Man The Moon was said to be the Sun's brother and son of the Sky (Nut). It was sometimes identified with Osiris and Thoth. The Moon's other forms were Aah and Khonsu. The Stars were children of the sky-goddess (depicted as a sow). She gave birth in the morning and swallowed them at night. They were souls of the dead and courtiers of Ra.

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