Egyptian mythology
Egyptian mythology
bronze-age
Egyptian mythology is the collection of myths from ancient Egypt, which describe the actions of the Egyptian gods as a means of understanding the world. The beliefs that these myths express are an important part of ancient Egyptian religion. Myths appear frequently in Egyptian writings and art, particularly in short stories and in religious material such as hymns, ritual texts, funerary texts, and temple decoration. These sources rarely contain a complete account of a myth and often describe only brief fragments.
Some of the most famous myths of Egyptian mythology include the story of Ra and the creation of the world, the story of Osiris, Isis, and Horus, and the story of the god Anubis and the weighing of the heart.
The story of Ra and the creation of the world describes how the sun god Ra emerged from the chaos of Nun to create the world and the gods. The story of Osiris, Isis, and Horus tells of the murder of Osiris, the god of the underworld, by his brother Set, and how Osiris's wife Isis and son Horus sought to avenge his death and restore him to power.
The story of Anubis and the weighing of the heart is a myth that describes the judgement of the dead in the afterlife. It tells how the god Anubis would weigh the hearts of the deceased against the feather of Ma'at, the goddess of truth and justice, to determine whether they were worthy of entering the afterlife.
Other notable myths in Egyptian mythology include the story of the god Horus and his battles with his uncle Seth, the myth of the goddess Hathor, and the story of the god Ra and the serpent Apep.
These myths play a central role in Ancient Egyptian religion and were widely known among the ancient Egyptians. They were often depicted in art and were performed in temple rituals. They also played a significant role in shaping the culture, beliefs, and worldview of ancient Egyptians.Egyptian mythology Legends
Ra
Horus
Anubis
Osiris
Isis
Sekhmet
Egyptian mythology Creatures
Hathor
Sphinx
Apophis
Benu
Khepri
Ammit
Serpopard
Egyptian mythology in POP Culture
Gods of Egypt
All of Heaven is at war
Set, the merciless god of darkness, has taken over the throne of Egypt and plunged the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. Few dare to rebel against him. A young thief, whose love was taken captive by the god, seeks to dethrone and defeat Set with the aid of the powerful god...
The Pyramid
You only enter once.
A team of U.S. archaeologists unearths an ancient pyramid buried deep beneath the Egyptian desert. As they search the pyramid's depths, they become hopelessly lost in its dark and endless catacombs. Searching for a way out, they become desperate to seek daylight again. They come to realize they aren...
Sands of Oblivion
Uncovering the truth will unleash a nightmare
In 1923, legendary film Director Cecil B. DeMille finished the epic film, The Ten Commandments (1923). After filming was completed, he bulldozed the sets into the Guadalupe Sand Dunes of the central California coast. His reasons for doing so were very mysterious. This story gives a fictional explana...
The Curse of King Tut's Tomb
Unraveling the secrets of an Ancient Curse.
Thousands of years ago, the great Child King Tutankhamen ruled. Few know the details of his life no one knows the secrets of his death. But all is about to change. In 1922 Cairo, free-spirited archaeologist Danny Fremont is certain that if found, King Tut's Emerald Tablet would hold the ultimate pow...
Egyptian mythology Books
The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
Egyptian Myth: A Very Short Introduction
The Book of the Dead: The Papyrus of Ani
Egyptian Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Goddesses, and Traditions of Ancient Egypt
Myth and Symbol in Ancient Egypt
The Complete Temples of Ancient Egypt
The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day
The Book of Dead
Egyptian mythology based games
Age of Mythology
Release Date: 2002-10-01
Developer: Ensemble Studios
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Platform: PC
Genre: Real-time strategy
Rating: 8
Titan Quest
Release Date: 2006-06-26
Developer: Iron Lore Entertainment
Publisher: THQ
Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360
Genre: Action role-playing
Rating: 8