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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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