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
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Amun-Ra and the Nubian Dynasty
The New Kingdom/Egyptian Empire, occurred between the 16th century BCE and the 11th century BCE, and covered the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties of Egypt. This was the period of time in which Seti I and Ramesses II, and their descendants, ruled and expanded Egypt. It is often considered Egypt's most prosperous time and the … Continue reading Amun-Ra and the Nubian Dynasty
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
Magical Herbal Medicine of the Ancient Egyptians
Health, wellbeing, and personal appearance were prized by the Ancient Egyptians. Healthiness was next to Godliness and the priest/physicians as well as magicians who participated in medical care viewed health and sickness as battle between good and evil. Of course not all of Egyptian medicine was based on offerings to the gods, the Egyptians were … Continue reading Magical Herbal Medicine of the Ancient Egyptians
Heku – Magical Crystals, Gemstones and Minerals of the Ancient Egyptians
The Ancient Egyptians mined gemstones and minerals over seven thousand years ago. They believed certain crystals and gems could magically increase vitality and prosperity as well as prevent health problems and boost psychic potential. Three gemstones in particular were a powerful triad for prosperity and protection. These were Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise and Carnelian. Lapis Lazuli … Continue reading Heku – Magical Crystals, Gemstones and Minerals of the Ancient Egyptians
Egyptian Dream Magic
The Ancient Egyptians believed that dreams were magical and often the result of direct communications with the deities. The images of gods and the scenes in dreams seemed to prove the existence of another world, a world similar to this one. It was thought that glimpses of the future could be revealed to a person … Continue reading Egyptian Dream Magic
Hymn to Isis, Lady of Ecstasy, O Golden One
All hail, jubilation to You, Isis, O Golden One, Sole ruler, Uraeus of the Supreme Lord Himself! Mysterious One who gives birth to the divine entities, Forms the animals, models them as She pleases, fashions men... Luminous One who thrusts back the darkness, who illuminates every human creature with your rays, hail, Great One of … Continue reading Hymn to Isis, Lady of Ecstasy, O Golden One
Heku – Magical Stories Part 4
The final section of the Westcar Papyrus continues where the story of Khufu and Djedi, the magician ends, telling of the birth of the first three pharaohs of the fifth dynasty, Userkaf, Sahure and Neferirkara Kakai, to Reddjedet wife of the Priest of Ra. "It was a day when Reddjedet was suffering as her labor … Continue reading Heku – Magical Stories Part 4
Heku – Magical Stories Part 3
As mentioned in a previous post, the Westcar Papyrus is an ancient Egyptian text containing five stories about magic and miracles performed by the lector-priests. Each of these tales are told at the royal court of Pharaoh Khufu of the 4th dynasty (25th century BCE). When researching the Goddess Wenet (Lady Unu), I found a … Continue reading Heku – Magical Stories Part 3
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