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    Category: Egyptian Mythology

    Polymorphism in Egyptian Iconography and Worship

    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”

    May 7, 2019 by MythCrafts Team

    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”

    August 23, 2018 by MythCrafts Team

    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”

    February 22, 2018February 22, 2018 by MythCrafts Team

    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”

    October 30, 2017March 4, 2020 by MythCrafts Team

    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”

    September 28, 2017 by MythCrafts Team

    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.”

    September 11, 2017October 17, 2017 by MythCrafts Team

    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”

    April 21, 2017April 21, 2017 by MythCrafts Team

    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”

    April 20, 2017April 21, 2017 by MythCrafts Team

    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.”

    March 23, 2017April 19, 2017 by MythCrafts Team

    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”

    November 26, 2016May 23, 2019 by MythCrafts Team

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