Major Gods
Ra
Ra was the Egyptian god of the Sun. Ra gave warmth, light, and growth to the world; much like the Sun does to the Earth. Ra was the father of Shu and Tefnut. Shu was the god of the wind, and Tefnut was the goddess of the rain. He is also the father of Sekhmet. It is said, that in the end of the world, Ra would fight Apophis. Whoever won would determine if the world would rise to good, or fall to evil. Ra never had one form. He is often associated with lions, herrons, and beetles. His human form depicts him as an aging king with golden flesh, silver bones, and hair of lapis lazuli. Ra would travel across the sky, driving the sun, in a solar boat.
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Horus the Younger
Horus was the Egyptian god of war and battle defenses. He was depicted as a man with the head of a falcon. He is often associated with hawks, falcons, and bulls. His uncle was named Horus, and to clear controversy Horus I was the brother of Osiris. Horus II was the son of Osiris and Isis. Horus was the patron and protector of the pharaoh. Horus is often called "The Distant One", or "The One On High". Horus would fight among the other gods, when Apophis would rise and the end of the world would begin. He would fight alongside Ra in this battle. Horus was often depicted as a popular emblem of kingship.
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Set
Set is the Egyptian god of evil. He is known as "The God of all evil". Set was a storm god, that often caused storms, solar eclipses, and earthquakes. Set was very strong and powerful, but cruel and dangerous. Set is often the center of many myths, one with him trying to overthrow his brother Osiris. He did this to become King of the Gods. His plan, ultimately, did not work out. Set was associated with hippopotami, crocodiles, scorpions, turtles, pigs, and donkeys. He often represented animals who were unclean and dangerous, much like himself. Set is depicted as a strong man with the head of a jackal. He was married to the Egyptian goddess of war, Nepythys.
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Osiris
Osiris was the Egyptian god of the Underworld. Osiris was once lived in a human form, but after he was murdered by his brother, Set, he became the god of the Underworld. Osiris is the first son of Nut and Geb. His other siblings were Nepythys, Isis, and Horus (The Elder). Osiris is depicted as a bearded man, with green skin, wearing the atef crown. Osiris is often associated with agriculture, bulls, and the Earth. He is known as "The Great God of the Dead". Osiris is the father of the warrior god, Horus. He is also the father of the god of the dead, Anubis. He is also married to the goddess of magic and life, Isis.
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Isis
Isis was the Egyptian goddess of magic and life. She is the wife of the Egyptian god of the Underworld, Osiris. Isis was, initially, the glue that held all the gods together. She guided them with moral support and help. She became one of the most important deities in Egyptian mythology. Isis is depicted as a woman wearing a vulture head dress and the solar disc between a pair of horns. She is often associated with scorpions, kites, and the Sun god, Ra.
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Nephthys
Nephthys was the Egyptian goddess of war. She is considered the female counterpart of her husband, Set. Nepythys was called the " Mistress of the House". Set represented the fertile land of the desert, while she represented the barren, desert air. Representing the air, Nepythys could often transform into a vulture. Nepythys is often associated with Ptah-Tanen in representing Lower Egypt. She and Set endured a fierce and unhappy marriage for many years. She is often depicted as a mourning woman or a woman wearing a basin on her head.
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Nut
Nut was the Egyptian goddess of the sky. Her entire body consisted of the sky. She embraced the Earth. The Earth, or Geb, was her husband. Nut is the daughter of Shu and Tefnut, goddess of the rain. Nut and Geb are forever cursed to be separated from each other. Atum caused this after Nut and Geb had children when he told them not to.That is why the sky and earth can never fall down on each other. Nut is the barrier that prevents the forces of Chaos from entering the cosmos of our world. She is also the goddess of the stars, heavens, astronomy, the universe, and light. Nut is represented in many myths, as the moral support for other gods.
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Geb
Geb was the Egyptian god of the Earth. His entire body consisted of the Earth. The sky, or his wife Nut, embraced him throughout the day. Nut was also his sister. Geb was the son of Shu and Tefnut. Geb and Nut are forever cursed to be separated from each other. Atum caused this after Geb and Nut had children when he told them not to.That is why the sky and earth can never fall down on each other. He is often depicted as a swirling and shifting mass of different terrains. Geb allowed crops to grow and it is believed that his laughter creates earthquakes. He is often associated with rams, bulls, and crocodiles.
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Thoth
Thoth was the Egyptian god of wisdom and learning. Thoth was a very wise and powerful god. He had many roles, such as, writing the Book of the Dead. Thoth usually attends all major events with the other gods. Thoth is depicted as a man with the head of a bird. He is always seen carrying around books and scrolls.
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Anubis
Anubis was the Egyptian god of the Dead. He was the one who weighed a soul's heart and determined if they were good or bad. His realm was in the Underworld. He worked very closely with Osiris. He is depicted with the head of a jackal. He is often associated with mummification and funerals. He is the father of the serpent goddess, Kebechet.
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Apophis
Apophis was the Egyptian embodiment of chaos. He is the opponent of light and Ma'at. When he was destined to rise, the world was said to end. He is depicted as a giant, swirling snake. His entire presence invoked evil and terror in mortals. Even the Gods were terrified of him. Apophis is often associated with serpents and destruction.
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