Category: magic

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

Horus – Great God of the Sky

Horus is one of the most Ancient Egyptian Gods, worshiped from the Pre-dynastic period (c. 6000-3150 BCE) until the last of the Ancient Egyptian dynasties (600 BCE). Horus was the "Great God, Lord of the Sky," as well as god of war and hunting. He was usually depicted as a falcon-headed man or a falcon. … Continue reading Horus – Great God of the Sky

Anubis – Lord of the Underworld

Anubis is one of the most well-known gods in the Ancient Egyptian pantheon. He is typically depicted as a man with the head of a jackal, or as a full jackal. He was often seen accompanying the deceased on their journey through the underworld, ensuring their safe passage and helping to guide them to their … Continue reading Anubis – Lord of the Underworld

Khepri the Scarab Beetle – Divine Creator

The Scarab Beetle God known as Khepri was associated with the Sun God Re and quite important in Ancient Egypt. He was usually portrayed as a scarab beetle which was a symbol of regeneration, transformation and rebirth. Khepri's name is derived from the ancient Egyptian word "kheper," which means "to become" and "to transform." Khepri … Continue reading Khepri the Scarab Beetle – Divine Creator

The Triads

The Ancient Egyptians had important groupings of the deities and among these, the group of three deities, Triads, were particularly significant. Two of the most famous triads of Ancient Egypt are the Theban Triad and the Abydos Triad. The Theban Triad consists of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Amun was the chief god of Thebes and … Continue reading The Triads

A Magical Encounter with Goddess Hathor

Djehuti-emhab, an official of Pharaoh Ramses, had a detailed description of his personal encounter with the Goddess Hathor inscribed on the walls of his tomb in Thebes. These inscriptions are quite unique when compared to other Theban tombs. Tomb of Djehuti-emhab, ca. 1279–1213 B.C. New Kingdom Here is Djehuti-emhab's hymn and encounter with the Goddess: … Continue reading A Magical Encounter with Goddess Hathor

Heku and Healing

Egyptian medicine was the result of experimentation, observation,  and physical remedies which were supplemented by magical ones: Magic is effective together with medicine. Medicine is effective together with magic.From the Ebers Papyrus Incantations, prayers to the gods, and above all to Sekhmet, the goddess of healing, were often accompanied by herbal and other medicines to … Continue reading Heku and Healing

Seshat, Mistress of the Great Library

Seshat is named as one of the Seven Hathors. The Ancient Egyptians saw her as the Goddess of writing, historical records, accounting and mathematics, measurement and architecture. She was depicted with a headdress that is also her hieroglyph which may represent either a stylized flower or seven pointed star on a standard that is beneath … Continue reading Seshat, Mistress of the Great Library

Prayers to Nut, the Sky Goddess

Prayer to the Goddess Nut found at the entrance to Hatshepsut's tomb: "O my mother Nut, spread yourself over me, so that I may be placed among the imperishable stars and may never die...that my name might remain enduring in this temple forever and ever.” Utterance 432 - the Pyramid Texts (written circa 2500 BCE): … Continue reading Prayers to Nut, the Sky Goddess