https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_sabWv00AQ To Anubis whose work is the care of the dead, I offer my praise.O god of the graveyard, great god of the tomb,preserver of Osiris, protector of Horus the child,bearer of the scale, counter of hearts, balancer againstthe feather of Ma'at, you lead us into the Duat,the life after life in which we may … Continue reading Praise to Anubis
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Great Hymn to Thoth
"Adoration of Thoth, Son of Ra, Moon,Of beautiful rising, Lord of appearings, Light of the Gods,By the Prince, Count, Fan-bearer on the King’s right,Great Troop-commander, Royal Scribe, Horemheb, whose word is right and true, says:" Hail to You, Moon, Thoth,Bull in Hermopolis, dweller in Hesret,Who makes way for the Gods!Who knows the secrets,Who records their … Continue reading Great Hymn to Thoth
The Hare Goddess Wenet
When we think of Easter, the "Easter Bunny" is a main topic for festivity and play. In ancient Egypt, the rabbit, or hare, was the Goddess Wenet. The Egyptians venerated the hare because of its swiftness and keen senses. The hare’s form was also taken by other deities who had associations with the Otherworld. In … Continue reading The Hare Goddess Wenet
God Shed and Goddess Bat – Protection and Success
The God Shed was known as "The Savior" and his powers included saving or protecting the Egyptians from personal harm caused by mortal enemies and danger presented by deadly animals, poison and sickness. Shed was invoked by hunters and soldiers as "He Who Rescues" and "The Enchanter." He was lord of wild animals and weapons … Continue reading God Shed and Goddess Bat – Protection and Success
Khonsu the God of the Blue Super Moon
Khonsu is one of the most ancient Egyptian Gods; principally a God of the Moon and of Time. A powerful healer, he is famed for his wisdom. Khonsu means "traveler" reflecting the fact that the Moon travels across the night sky. He is also known as the Embracer, Pathfinder, and Defender, as he watches over … Continue reading Khonsu the God of the Blue Super Moon
Ancient Egyptian Divination – Invoking the Gods and Goddesses
The Ancient Egyptians practiced divination for two main purposes: to inquire about the present and obtain useful information to make changes to a situation; or to beg for assistance from a god to make desired changes to current circumstances. It was the magician who attempted to compel the God(s) to do his or her will. … Continue reading Ancient Egyptian Divination – Invoking the Gods and Goddesses
The Great Mother Goddess
The Great Mother Goddess, the Divine Feminine, Mother Nature, and Gaia the Earth Mother, have been worshipped for eons in many ancient cultures and modern cultures. One of the most prominent Mother deities throughout history is the Goddess Aset (Isis), the Queen of the Gods, the Mother of Horus, and the patroness of magic and … Continue reading The Great Mother Goddess
Osiris – The Righteous Ruler
Osiris is known as the God of the afterlife and resurrection. He was also God of the Nile and fertility, as well as the embodiment of a righteous ruler. Osiris was often depicted wearing the Atef crown, which represented his role as the first pharaoh and his power over the afterlife. The resurrection of Osiris … Continue reading Osiris – The Righteous Ruler
Qebhet, Goddess of Purification
Qebhet was the goddess of freshness and purification. She was known as the "wandering goddess" or the "lost child." Her father was Anubis and she helped her father in his role as the god of embalming. She was the personification of cool, refreshing water because she brought water to the souls of the dead in … Continue reading Qebhet, Goddess of Purification
Renenutet – Goddess of Nature, Nourishment and Plenty
Renenutet (Renenet, Ernutet) was a powerful goddess who embodied the abundance of nature and was referred to as the "Lady of Fertile Fields" and "Lady of Granaries." Renenutet was also a Cobra Goddess known as the "Nourishing Snake" representing nourishment and the harvest. She was depicted in several ways: as a cobra, as a woman … Continue reading Renenutet – Goddess of Nature, Nourishment and Plenty
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