Category: Prayers of the Ancients

Hymn of Praise to Ra – the Setting Sun

Homage to Ra in thy setting (sun), thou art Tem-Heru-khuti (of the rising sun), thou divine god, thou self-created being, thou primeval matter from which all things were made. When thou appearest in the bows of the barque men shout for joy at thee, O maker of the gods!

Hymn to Goddess Isis, Giver of Life

Isis, giver of life, residing in the Sacred Mound, Satis, Lady of Bigeh:She is the one who pours out the InundationThat makes all people live and green plants grow,Who provides divine offerings for the gods,And invocation-offerings for the Transfigured Ones. Because she is the Lady of Heaven,Her man is the Lord of the Netherworld,Her son … Continue reading Hymn to Goddess Isis, Giver of Life

Hymn to the Goddess Isis in Her Temple at Philae

O Isis, the Great, God's mother, Lady of Philae, God's Wife, God's Adorer, and God's Hand, God's mother and Great Royal Spouse, Adornment and Lady of the Ornaments of the Palace. Lady and desire of the Green Fields, Nursling who fills the palace with her beauty, Fragrance of the palace, mistress of joy, Who completes … Continue reading Hymn to the Goddess Isis in Her Temple at Philae

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

Hymn to Ma’at and Cosmic Balance

Ma'at was and IS the Goddess of truth, justice, wisdom, the stars, law, morality, order, harmony, the seasons, and cosmic balance. Some of her Epithets are Beloved Daughter of Ra, She of the beautiful face, Controller of seasons, Food of the Gods, Lady of Heaven and Queen of Earth.  As “The food of the Gods,” … Continue reading Hymn to Ma’at and Cosmic Balance

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

The God of the Sun, Aten the Solar Disk

The story of the Aten is unique in Egyptian history, as well as being one of the most complicated and controversial aspects of Ancient Egyptian religion. The Aten is an ancient Egyptian Sun God often seen or referred to as part of Re (Ra). There was no creation story for the Aten nor did it … Continue reading The God of the Sun, Aten the Solar Disk

The Five Gifts of Hathor

The Egyptians believed that the gods were not distant deities in the heavens; the gods lived alongside people and interacted with them daily. Trees were considered the homes of the gods and one of the most popular of the Egyptian deities, Hathor, was known as "The Lady of the Sycamore" because she was thought to … Continue reading The Five Gifts of Hathor