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Isis

History; Egyptian history

The goddess of magic and protector of children. She was also one of the greatest goddesses in Egyptian mythology. She is the sister and wife of Osiris, and the mother of Horus. ...

Horus

History; Egyptian history

The son of Osiris and Isis, and the king of Egypt. He is the god of sky, war, and falcons. In honor of Horus, Egyptian falcon statues were erected. He is often depicted in ...

Anubis

History; Egyptian history

The god of the head. He is depicted as a man with a jackal head. He is also the guardian of the necropolis. He is closely associated with the Egyptian burial rites and ...

Nut

History; Egyptian history

The goddess of the sky and stars. Her body is a protective layer covering the Earth. She is the sister and wife of Geb, and the mother of Osiris, Isis, Nephthys, Seth, and Horus. ...

Geb

History; Egyptian history

The god of the earth. He is the brother and husband of Nut. His parents are Shu and Tefnut. Ancient Egyptians believed the Geb's laughter caused the earthquakes, which is why ...

Thoth

History; Egyptian history

The scribe god and the god of wisdom, knowledge, secrets, and writing. He is usually depicted as a human with an Ibis head. Thoth was considered the heart and tongue of Ra, as he ...

Nephthys

History; Egyptian history

The goddess of mourning, rivers, sleep, nature, and night. When she became the goddess of mourning, she consequently became a protector and friend of the dead. She was the twin of ...