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Egyptian Gods
Egyptian Gods & Goddesses - Religion and the Egyptians
The religion of the Ancient Egyptians was extremely important to them and touched every aspect of their life. The Egyptian Gods numbered nearly 2000. The Ancient Egyptians lived in terror of evil spirits and the displeasure of the gods. Some of the gods of Ancient Egypt were state gods, some were gods who looked after matters of daily importance and some Egyptian gods governed the realms of the dead. The main Egyptian Gods were worshipped throughout the whole of Egypt but many minor Gods had just a local following. In difficult times these minor Egyptian Gods were offered various gifts, which were accepted by the priests who offered prayers on behalf of the donor. For additional information about the most important Gods and Goddesses of Egypt click the appropriate link:
Depiction / Description
Man with head of a Ram
Jurisdiction of Gods
Life and Reproduction
Scarab, Falcon's head & Sun Disk Sun God, God of the Universe Head of a Jackal Head of a Cat Dwarf Black Goose Head of a cow Head of a Hawk With the Horns of a Cow Beetle on his head Falcon's head & Lunar Disk Head of a Ram Head of a Bull Symbol of her name on top of horns Head of a cow Hippopotamus goddess Pharaoh wearing a crown Bull or bearded man with skull cap Wearing an ostrich feather or Lion God of Tombs Life giving, cats, fire, pregnant women Protection against evil Vegetation and the Underworld Goddess of Love Sky & Sun God Fertility, Healing & Love Goddess Morning Sun & Creator Moon God Procreativity Fertility and Sexuality Divine Assistance Goddess Goddess of the Sky Goddess of childbirth God of Death, the Dead, Underworld Creator Embodiment of the dry air and the wind 5/23/2010
http://www.king-tut.org.uk/egyptian-gods/index.htm
Egyptian Gods Sekhet aka Eye of Ra Seth aka Set Sobek Sun God Ra Tefnut Thoth Head of a Lioness Beast-headed Head of a Crocodile Solar Disk / Scarab Beetle/ Falcon Head of a lioness Head of an Ibis
Page 2 of 3 Life-destroying power of the sun God of Evil, Chaos, Desert & Storms Creator Creator of the Universe Goddess of Rain Wisdom, learning and the arts
Depiction / Description
Jurisdiction of Gods
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Egyptian Gods
http://www.king-tut.org.uk/egyptian-gods/index.htm
5/23/2010