Egyptian Gods Ancient Egyptian Religion Encompasses The Various Religious Beliefs

EGYPTIAN GODS Ancient Egyptian religion encompasses the various religious beliefs and rituals practiced in ancient Egypt over more than 3,000 years, from the predynastic period until the adoption of Christianity in the early centuries AD. Initially these beliefs centered on the worship of multiple deities who represented various forces of nature, thought patterns and power, expressed by the means of complex and varied archetypes. By the time of the 18th dynasty they began to be viewed as aspects of a single deity who existed apart from nature, similar to trinitarian concepts also found in Christianity: the belief that one god can exist in more than one person. These deities were worshipped with offerings and prayers, in local and household shrines as well as in formal temples managed by priests. Different gods were prominent at different periods of Egyptian history, and the myths associated with them changed over time, so Egypt never had a coherent hierarchy of deities or a unified mythology. However, the religion contained many overarching beliefs. Among these were the divinity of the pharaoh, which helped to politically unify the country,and complex beliefs about an afterlife, which gave rise to the Egyptians' elaborate burial customs. Isis the goddess of magic,also known as Twaila was also considered to be the goddess of fertility and love. One of the most famous legends involving Isis putting the body of her husband back together after he was killed by Seth the Egyptian god, impregnating herself with his body and giving birth to their son Horus Egyptian falcon god. Seth the Egyptian god is also referred to as Setekh and Set. He was associated with war and strength, storms and deserts. He was often believed to be in conflict with Horus Egyptian falcon god. At various times throughout the history of Egypt, the two deities vied for popularity and power among the Egyptian people. Horus the Egyptian falcon god is known by many names throughout Egypt, however he is most commonly associated with the falcon. He is believed to have been the son on Osiris and Isis the goddess of magic. One of the most well known symbols associated with Egypt is the Eye of Horus; which symbolized power. The Egypt god Amon-Re is an amalgamation of two separate gods who became combined in the city of Thebes, where the pharaohs lived and ruled. He was primarily considered to be the god of the pharaohs and represented wind, fertility and secrets.