Egyptian Mythology

Let’s think back to a recent trip I made to the old city of Heliopolis. I was blown away by the sheer number of carvings and images of the goddess Nut. Now, she’s a pretty fascinating character in Egyptian mythology. Imagine her as the physical embodiment of the sky. Her tale is all about cosmic […]

The captivating world of ancient Egyptian mythology often captures my attention, particularly the tale of Hathor, the goddess of motherhood. She was adored as the divine cow, the source of life-giving milk. But Hathor wasn't just about motherhood, she symbolized happiness, music, and love. The Egyptians, through Hathor, painted a rich and powerful image of

Have you ever heard about Thoth, the ibis-headed deity from ancient Egypt? He's not just any god, he's considered the god of wisdom and writing, and even the divine judge of the universe, taking care of the delicate balance between good and bad. Known as the first-ever writer and the inventor of language, Thoth documents

The Sphinx, that mysterious guard of the Giza Plateau, has certainly sparked more intense discussions and wild guesses than any other ancient structure in the world. As I look at the heap of theories, it's impossible not to be amazed at the range of interpretations and the persistence of human imagination. From claims of extraterrestrial

Cleopatra, Egypt's final Pharaoh, is often depicted in pop culture as a romanticized and exotic character. However, I suggest we think of her as a shrewd political figure and planner, rather than just a siren. With my deep knowledge of ancient history, I've spent a good chunk of my life untangling the intricate stories revolving

There's an old saying: 'Death is a journey, not a destination.' This phrase rings particularly true when you think about the complex mythology of ancient Egypt, and more specifically, the figure of Anubis. Picture a god with the head of a jackal, who watches over mummification and the afterlife. Anubis' role was to act as

So, there I was, standing under the blazing Egyptian sun, a symbol that's been linked for ages with Ra, the Sun God of Ancient Egypt. I found myself irresistibly pulled into the complex maze of myths, symbols, and history that surrounds this mysterious god. But, Ra was more than just the sun god. He symbolized

Imagine this – you're sifting through broken papyrus scrolls, remnants of the tomb of Tutankhamun, the famed pharaoh of ancient Egypt. These scrolls are pieces of the ancient Egyptian 'Book of the Dead', a complex mix of symbols and drawings that are meant to help the departed navigate the afterlife. But it isn't a book