- Hathor – Mythopedia
Hathor was the cow-headed Egyptian goddess of love, marriage and motherhood Like most long-worshiped deities she performed numerous mythological roles, including massacring the enemies of Ra, healing Horus, and nourishing the dead in the afterlife
- Mythopedia – Encyclopedia of Mythology
Mythopedia is the ultimate online resource for exploring ancient mythology; from the Greeks and Romans, to Celtic, Norse, Egyptian and more
- Bastet – Mythopedia
Bastet was the cat-headed Egyptian goddess who guarded pregnant women and served as a manifestation of the Eye of Ra Originally a ferocious lioness, her image softened over time, although she retained her fierce protectiveness
- Isis – Mythopedia
Isis was the supreme sorceress and healer of the Egyptian pantheon, a devoted wife and mother Thanks to her power and wits, she both saved her husband’s body and ensured her son Horus became king of the gods
- Anubis – Mythopedia
Anubis was the jackal-headed Egyptian god of mummification Originally the powerful son of Ra and god of the dead, as other deities rose in prominence he became the escort of the newly deceased into the afterlife
- Horus – Mythopedia
Horus was the falcon-headed Egyptian god of sun, sky, and kingship Appearing in many manifestations over thousands of years, his best-known role is as the son of Osiris and Isis, destined to retake his father’s throne
- Osiris – Mythopedia
Osiris was the powerful Egyptian god of the underworld who passed judgement on the dead Assassinated by his younger brother Set, his wife Isis had to recover his body not once, but twice, and in pieces
- Thoth – Mythopedia
Thoth was the vitally important Egyptian god of the moon, medicine, science, wisdom, and magic Depicted with the head of an ibis, he invented writing, was the divine healer, and acted as advisor to the rest of the pantheon
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