Gods of the Egyptians
By Max Macek
List Of Major gods
Anubis - Judge of the dead
Horus - Earth
Isis - Underworld
Osiris - Resurrection/underworld
Ra/Amon - Sun
Set - chaos, evil, trickery
Thoth - moon, wisdom, writing
Ra
Ra was considered the god of the sun and all of creation. Ra was also considered the leader of all the gods.
Osiris
Osiris was the god of the underworld and resurrection. Osiris was trapped by his brother Set because his brother was envious of him.
Set
Set was the god of trickery, evil, and chaos. Set trapped his brother using his skills in trickery, by creating a contest. Set created a coffin that fit Osiris' shape perfectly, which then imprisoned Osiris.
Isis
The mother of Horus and wife of Osiris. One of the most widely worshiped goddesses because she was considered the mother of all kings
Horus
Son of Isis and Osiris. Horus was the god of the earth. Also the embodiment of kingship. Horus had a major conflict with Set due to him imprisoning his father
Anubis
Anubis was the judge of the dead. He would weigh the hearts of the dead and if they were lighter than the feather of truth, they would be resurrected, if they're hearts were heavier, their souls would be devoured.
Thoth
Considered the god of wisdom. Thoth secretly created writing and languages of humanity.
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