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Osiris, one of Egypt’s most important deities, was god of the underworld. He also symbolized death, resurrection, and the cycle of Nile floods that Egypt relied on for agricultural fertility. According to the myth, Osiris was a king of Egypt who was murdered and dismembered by his brother Seth.
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The gods Osiris, Anubis, and Horus in the Tomb of Horemheb (KV57) in the Valley of the Kings. Ancient Egyptian deities were an integral part of ancient Egyptian religion and were worshipped for millenia. Many of them ruled over natural and social phenomena, as well as abstract concepts. [ 1 ] .
Apr 14, 2016 · There were over 2,000 deities in the Egyptian pantheon, many whose names are well known - Isis, Osiris, Horus, Amun, Ra, Hathor, Bastet, Thoth, Anubis, and Ptah among others - but many more less so who were also important.
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Ancient Egyptian deities are the gods and goddesses worshipped in ancient Egypt. The beliefs and rituals surrounding these gods formed the core of ancient Egyptian religion, which emerged sometime in prehistory.
major gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt, the significant deities in ancient Egyptian religion. During its more than 3,000 years of development, Egyptian religion underwent significant changes of emphasis and practice. Its pantheon of gods and goddesses was large—with some 1,500 named deities—and was not fixed.
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Jul 23, 2019 · Here is a summary of some of the major gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt and their primary functions.
Browse our list of 35 ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses to learn about their special powers and duties.
