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Egyptian Gods

Different periods and areas of Egypt worshiped different gods. Learn about the major gods, their often part-animal appearance, and some of the stories featuring the Egyptian gods and goddesses.

Table of Egyptian Goddesses

Here is a handy table of the female deities of ancient Egypt.

Table of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

Here is a handy tble of the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt.

Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

Pantheon of Egyptian gods and goddesses.

Opet

The Opet was an annual festival in ancient Egypt featuring the god Amun and his consort Mut.

Osiris

Read more about an Egyptian god of the dead.

Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

The main gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt depended on the region and period. Here are some of the major divine players from ancient Egyptian history.

Scarabs - Khepri

Read more about the stone image of the Egyptian dung beetle.

Ennead - Egyptian Deities

Ennead refers to a group of nine Egyptian gods and goddesses.

Amen (Amon) and Amen-Ra, King of the Gods

Amen and his consort Ament are among the most ancient of gods, attested to by the Vth Dynasty. Also see Horus, Introduction to Egyptian religion, Gods of Ancient Egypt, Isis, and Osiris

Gods and Goddesses

Pictures of the gods and goddesses of ancient Egyptian religion. From the British Museum.

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