Gods of Ancient Egypt: Deities and Symbols

Explore the intriguing world of Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses, from the all-encompassing Amun-Ra to the mummification guardian Anubis, the judge of the dead Osiris, the magical Isis, the avenger Horus, the storm god Set, and the sun disc At

• Ancient Egypt
• Deities
• Egyptian Gods
• Mythology
• Symbols

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1. G ods of A ncient E gypt G ods of A ncient E gypt

2. A mun A mun- -R a R a Combination of Ra(the original god of the sun) and Amun (king of the gods) Became the main god in Egypt Amun-Ra symbolized an all- encompassing deity who covered most aspects of creation

3. A nubis A nubis Guard of the scales during the weighing of the heart God of embalming Watches over the mummification process Represented with the head of a jackal

4. O siris O siris Killed by his brother Set (Seth) Lives in the Underworld and is the judge of the dead Married to Isis and is the father of Horus Represented as a mummy in a royal crown

5. Isis Isis Sister and wife of Osiris and the mother of Horus Goddess of magic and healing Viewed as the mother of the pharaohs

6. H orus H orus Son of Isis and Osiris Avenged his father s death by defeating Set (Seth) Leads people to the Underworld for be judged Protector of the pharaohs Represented with the head of a falcon

7. S et (S eth) S et (S eth) Brother of Osiris God of storms, violence, and disorder Battle with Horus represents the battle of night and day and good over evil Represented with the head of an unknown animal

8. A ten A ten A sun disc with outstretched arms holding an ankh (symbol of life) Worshipped during the reign of Akhenaten One of the earliest forms of a monotheistic religion