Egyptian mythology focuses on the fundamental order of the universe, explaining the patterns of the natural world through divine actions. Of particular importance in Egyptian mythology are the creation myths, the constant struggle against disorder, and the cycles of death and rebirth.
#Egyptian Pantheon
Amun
“The Hidden One,” omnipresent and unknowable king of the gods.
Anubis
Jackal-headed Egyptian god of mummification and escort of the dead.
Bastet
Ancient Egyptian goddess with the head of a cat, guardian of pregnant women.
Geb
Egyptian earth god ruling over fertility, fresh water, earthquakes, and snakes.
Hathor
Cow-headed Egyptian goddess of love, marriage, and motherhood.
Horus
Falcon-headed Egyptian god of sun and sky, the embodiment of kingship.
Isis
Powerful Egyptian goddess and healer, devoted to her family.
Nephthys
Egyptian goddess best known for seducing Osiris and giving birth to Anubis.
Nut
Powerful Egyptian goddess of the sky, her body kept the earth from drowning.
Osiris
“The Mighty One,” Egyptian god of the underworld and judge of the dead.
Ptah
The divine sculptor, ancient Egyptian god of craftsmen, the arts, and creativity
Ra
Creator deity of the Egyptians, god of the sun and keeper of cosmic order.
Set
Wily trickster of the Egyptian gods, spreading disorder across the land.
Thoth
Ibis-headed Egyptian god of the moon, medicine, science, and magic.
