Anhur, the Warrior Sky God

Anhur was a warrior sky-god whose primary worship center was near Abydos. His name literally means "He Who Brings Back The Distant Goddess" which is a reference to the story about his retrieval of the Eye of Re from Nubia. Different versions of the legend feature different feline goddesses, but the plot is always the … Continue reading Anhur, the Warrior Sky God

Sepa, the Centipede God

Sepa, the Centipede God, was a protective fertility deity whose worship began in the Predynastic Period (c. 6000-3150 BCE). As centipedes are venomous, Sepa was considered to have power over other venomous animals and could be invoked for protection against snake bites and scorpion stings. Sepa was sometimes referred to as the “centipede of Horus” … Continue reading Sepa, the Centipede God

Ihy the Musician and Perfect Child of the Goddess Hathor

Ihy, whose name means "sistrum player" or "musician" was the personification of the joy associated with the use of this sacred instrument. He was also the "perfect child" and had an impressive lineage. His mother was mostly considered to be Hathor, known as the "Lady of Dance" among other epithets, however he was also regarded … Continue reading Ihy the Musician and Perfect Child of the Goddess Hathor

Sia, Hu, and Heku – Intelligence, Power and Magic

Sia was the divine personification of perception and thoughtfulness, which is necessary in order to understand the truth. He represented the heart which was considered the seat of emotion, thought, and character. Sia formed a dyad with Hu, who represented the tongue, and was the personification of the authority of the spoken word. Sia and … Continue reading Sia, Hu, and Heku – Intelligence, Power and Magic

Gengen-Wer and Weret-Hekau – Creative Energy and Magic

A very ancient creation myth tells of the primordial creator deity, Gengen-Wer, who took the form of a Nile goose to lay a golden cosmic egg from which hatched the sun, divinely personified as the sun god Re. The god's name originates from "honker" (gengen) and "great" (wer), so he is Gengen-Wer or also called … Continue reading Gengen-Wer and Weret-Hekau – Creative Energy and Magic

Homage to Khonsu the Light of the Moon

Khonsu is one of the most ancient Egyptian Gods of the Moon. His name means traveler reflecting the fact that the Moon travels across the night sky. Khonsu is also known as the Embracer, Pathfinder, and Defender, as he would watch over those who travel at night. As the God of Light in the night, … Continue reading Homage to Khonsu the Light of the Moon

Thoth: God of Writing, Magic, the Moon and Wisdom

https://youtu.be/p23oWM0WndE Thoth is the Ancient Egyptian God of writing, magic, wisdom, and the moon. The worship of Thoth began in Lower Egypt during the Pre-Dynastic Period, more than 8,000 years ago, and continued through the Ptolemaic Period (323 to 30 BCE) which was the last dynastic era of Ancient Egyptian history. The worship and veneration … Continue reading Thoth: God of Writing, Magic, the Moon and Wisdom

Hymn to the Mother Goddess Mut

Mut is the Ancient Egyptian mother goddess who came to prominence during the New Kingdom (circa 1500 BCE). She originated as a local goddess in the Nile River delta and was linked to the primeval waters of the universe from which all things were born; Mut was therefore considered a creator goddess and mother of … Continue reading Hymn to the Mother Goddess Mut

Ipy the Hippopotamus Goddess, Mistress of Magical Protection

Ipy (Apet, Ipet, Opet) was a hippopotamus goddess known as a protective and nourishing deity. Her name meant 'favored place' and she was depicted as a combination of human, hippopotamus, lion, and crocodile. This combination of attributes shows both her protective and nourishing aspects. Ipy was one of several goddesses, including Taweret, Reret and Heqet, … Continue reading Ipy the Hippopotamus Goddess, Mistress of Magical Protection

The Hare Goddess (Wenet Part 2)

The Goddess Wenet (Wenut, Unut) is an enigmatic figure in ancient Egyptian religion and mythology. In the earliest times Wenet was first identified as a snake headed goddess and then became associated with the hare. Her name means the Opener and also the Swift One. Both the snake and the hare are known for being … Continue reading The Hare Goddess (Wenet Part 2)