Festival of the Beautiful Reunion: Hathor and Horus

At this time of year, the season of Akhet in Ancient Egypt, the Nile overflowed with life-giving waters, and the people gathered for one of the most joyful festivals: the Festival of the Beautiful Reunion. At the heart of this celebration was Hathor, Goddess of love, music, fertility, and joy. Each year, her statue was … Continue reading Festival of the Beautiful Reunion: Hathor and Horus

Walking with Osiris: The Feast of Resurrection

In Ancient Egypt, people gathered every year in Abydos for the Feast of Wasir—the Feast of Osiris. It was not just a festival, not just a ritual—it was a journey. For five days, they walked beside their God through mourning, death, and darkness, until at last they celebrated his resurrection and triumph. Even though thousands … Continue reading Walking with Osiris: The Feast of Resurrection

The Sacred Rhythm of the Nile – The New Year

At the heart of the Ancient Egyptian year was something truly profound—the rising of the Nile. More than just a river swelling with water, the annual inundation was seen as a divine act of renewal, a reminder that the universe still held its balance. For the people of the Nile Valley, this moment wasn’t just … Continue reading The Sacred Rhythm of the Nile – The New Year

Hymn to Sobek – Primordial Crocodile God

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 of Praise to Ra – the Setting Sun

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

The Great Pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut

"Hear ye, all persons! Ye people as many as ye are! I have done things according to the design of my heart. I have restored that which was in ruins, I have raised up that which was unfinished since the Asiatics were in the midst of the Northland, and the barbarians were in the midst … Continue reading The Great Pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut

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