The Egyptian pantheon functioned very differently compared with many of the other polytheistic deity groups that have existed around the world. An example: the Pharaoh Akenathen (Amenhotep… Read more “Polymorphism in Egyptian Iconography and Worship”
Category: Egyptian Mythology
Riddles of the Sphinx
The Sphinx is an iconic image of Ancient Egypt; half-lion and half human, it waits in front of the Great Pyramids of Giza, a guardian of their… Read more “Riddles of the Sphinx”
My Heart Atop A Cedar: The Tale of Two Brothers
Imagine being in the care of your older brother. You take of care of his fields, planting and harvesting, sowing and reaping. You look up to him… Read more “My Heart Atop A Cedar: The Tale of Two Brothers”
Isis and Osiris
One of the most well known ancient Egyptian mythological stories is the story of Isis and Osiris: brother and sister, and husband and wife. Isis and Osiris were… Read more “Isis and Osiris”
Nut: The Egyptian Sky Goddess
Nut (Nwt), the Egyptian sky goddess, is often pictured stretched over the world as she forms the heavens above. Each morning she gives birth to the sun,… Read more “Nut: The Egyptian Sky Goddess”
The Egyptian Ogdoad: The World Before Creation.
There is no single definitive Egyptian creation myth, rather a collection of stories that have been transmitted and revised over time. This is partly due to the… Read more “The Egyptian Ogdoad: The World Before Creation.”
Egyptian Tales of Wonder – Part Two
As we learnt in part 1, the Westcar papyrus contained 5 tales, and was set in the court of king Khufu. The over-arching narrative of the stories… Read more “Egyptian Tales of Wonder – Part Two”
Egyptian Tales of Wonder
The Westcar Papyrus, also known as The Fairytales of the Papyrus Westcar or Tales of Wonder is an ancient Egyptian text dating somewhere between 18-16th BCE, which is… Read more “Egyptian Tales of Wonder”
Haunted Statues: The Legend Of The Colossi Of Memnon.
Heading out towards the Valley of the Kings in Egypt are two imposing statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that reach about 18m (60ft) high. These statues have… Read more “Haunted Statues: The Legend Of The Colossi Of Memnon.”
Min’s Missing Member
One of my favorite reasons to travel is because some myths you won’t find anywhere else in the world but from the mouths of the people themselves.… Read more “Min’s Missing Member”
Myth Crafts 