Ancient Egyptian Blog

Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:37:21 GMT

The pharaohs of ancient Egypt are as mysterious as the pyramids. Scholars today are still uncertain how many actually ruled Egypt.

Ancient Egypt Pyramids

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:36:13 GMT

Ancient Egypt pyramids are found in the Nile Valley. It was believed that when a Pharaoh died, he became Osiris, the King of the Dead.

Seth - God of the Desert, Storms, and Chaos

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:33:10 GMT

Seth was the ancient Egyptian god of the desert, storms, and chaos. His name was often spelt as Set, Setesh, Setekh, and Suty.

Ra - The God of the Sun

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:31:55 GMT

The ancient Egyptian god Ra, or Re, was the god of the sun. As early as the Fifth Dynasty, he was a major deity in ancient Egypt. He was considered the creator of everything.

Osiris - God of the Afterlife

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:30:27 GMT

Osiris the ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife, underworld and dead. He was considered Egypt’s greatest king who ruled through kindness and persuasion.

Nephthys - Goddess of Mourning, Protector of the Dead

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:24:23 GMT

Nephthys was an ancient Egyptian goddess of air. She was a part of the Ennead of Heliopolis as the daughter of Geb and Nut, and the sister of Osiris, Isis, and the wife and sister of Seth.

Anubis - Egyptian God of the Afterlife

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:48:55 GMT

Anubis is the jackal-headed Egyptian god associated with afterlife and the art of mummification. He was usually portrayed half jackal, half human or as full jackal with a ribbon and flail.

Horus - God of the Sky, Protection, and War

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:23:04 GMT

Horus was one of the most powerful Egyptian gods. The ancient Egyptians believed the Pharaoh was the god’s earthly body. Horus was known as the god of the sky, war, and the god of protection.

Tefnut the Goddess of Moisture

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:24:49 GMT

Tefnut was the ancient Egyptian goddess of moisture. Ra, the creator god, spat her and her brother Shu out.

Tawaret the Goddess of Childbirth

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:21:37 GMT

Tawaret is the ancient Egyptian goddess known for childbirth and fertility. The name Tawaret means "great one."

Shu - the God of Air

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:18:41 GMT

Shu was the ancient Egyptian god of air. He was Egypt’s second Divine Ruler. The first was Ra. Ancient Egyptians believe Shu stole the throne from Ra.

Nut the Goddess of the Sky

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:02:31 GMT

Nut is one of the oldest Ancient Egyptian goddesses. Her name means sky. Her origins date back to the creation story of Heliopolis

Isis - Goddess of Childbirth and Motherhood

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:57:05 GMT

Isis was known as the Egyptian goddess of motherhood, childbirth, nature, magic, and the protector of the dead . She was known as the friend of slaves, sinners, artisans, the wealthy, maidens and rule

Geb - God of Earth

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:55:29 GMT

Geb was the Ancient Egyptian god of the Earth, and a member of the Ennead of Heliopolis. Geb was the son of Shu and Tefnut, and the brother and husband of Nut.

Bastet the Goddess of Protection

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:48:45 GMT

Bastet was originally worshipped as the protector goddess of Lower Egypt. She was regarded as the defender of the pharaoh.

Ancient Egyptian Gods

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:30:29 GMT

The ancient Egyptian gods played important roles in the life and activities of the ancient Egyptian civilizations. There were many ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses, and each had specific roles

Amun the God of Wind

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:55:44 GMT

Amun (also spelt as Amon, Amoun, Amen,) was one of the first ancient Egyptian gods. He was a part of the eight gods of Ogdoad of Hermopolis.

Ancient Egypt Religion

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:19:14 GMT
In ancient Egypt religion was mainly polytheism, the worship of multiple deities. There were believed to be over 100 different gods who were worshipped with gifts and prayers by people.

Ancient Egypt Mummies

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 01:44:35 GMT
Ancient Egypt mummies are a source of endless fascination, but why was the mummification process used?

Ancient Egyptian Art

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:04:12 GMT
If you're like me and have a love for ancient Egyptian art, this is the page for you. Travel back in time and live among the history of the ancient Egyptians.

Ancient Egypt History

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 13:29:22 GMT
Ancient Egypt history involved a number of significant periods and dynasties. The history of ancient Egypt dates back thousands of years.