10 Interesting Facts About Egyptian Gods And Goddesses

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Facts About Egyptian Gods

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If your little one loves history, a book that highlights facts about Egyptian Gods and Goddesses for kids can do them good. These facts might also help if your child asks you several questions about Egyptian mythology, and you are probably struggling to educate them. So look no further; we are here to help you save your breath. Scroll down and learn about the basics of Egyptian Gods to feed your child’s curiosity.

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10 Egyptian Gods And Goddesses For Kids

Along with many other civilizations, religion was a crucial part of the lives of ancient Egyptians, and they worshiped several Gods and Goddesses. They had more than 2000 deities, and most of them could take the form of animals. The same animal may represent a different deity depending on the time frame, area, and temple. The most worshiped Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses are Ra, Osiris, Isis, Anubis, Horus, Sobek, Seth, Thoth, Bastet and Kheper. Here we list some interesting facts about ancient Egyptian Gods for kids.

1. Ra:

Egyptians believed Ra created all forms of life.

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Ra, the Sun God, was the most prominent God to the Egyptians. Egyptians believed Ra created all forms of life, and he was the supreme ruler of all Gods. The image of Ra comprises a man having a hawk’s head and headdress with a Sun disk (1).

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As per ancient Egyptian myth, the Sun God Ra was responsible for sailing the sun across the sky in his solar boat to bring daylight.

2. Osiris:

Osiris, also popular as the God of the underworld and judge of the dead, was one of the most important Gods of Egyptians

. Osiris married Isis and fathered Anubis and Horus. The image of Osiris depicts a mummy with a royal crown of Upper Egypt (2).

3. Isis:

Isis was the Goddess of love, magic, beauty, and fertility.

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Isis was popular as the daughter of Geb, the Earth God, and Nut, the Sky Goddess. Isis was the Goddess of love, magic, beauty, and fertility for the ancient Egyptian. The image of Isis depicts her in a headdress resembling a royal throne of Egypt and her crown having cow horns comprising a sun disk (1).

4. Anubis:

Anubis, also popular as the jackal-headed God, was the God of tombs, dead, and embalmingiThe science of preserving mortal remains of humans by treating them and thereby avoiding decomposition . Anubis tends to have a distinct black head of a jackal with the body of a man, often seen hanging around the cemeteries keeping a watch over the dead (3). It is an interesting Anubis Egyptian god facts for kids to know.

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Some experts believe that Anubis was possibly the first God of the Dead before Osiris took on that role.

5. Horus:

He depicts Falcon in a human form.

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Horus was popular as the protector of monarchyiIt is a form of government where a single head rules the nation, and the right to rule is usually inherited and not elected and symbolizes victory and courage. Horus was the son of Isis and Osiris and brother of Anubis. He depicts Falcon in a human form (4).

6. Sobek:

Sobek, the Crocodile God of power and strength, was one of the most prominent Gods of Egyptian mythology. Sobek depicts a man having a head of a crocodile and wearing Hemhem, a unique crown with a set of ram horns. Egyptians kept live crocodiles in temples and pools to honor Sobek (6).

7. Set Or Seth:

Seth is the God of desert, storms, eclipses, and earthquakes.

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Seth, the God of desert, storms, eclipses, and earthquakes, is the son of Geb (Earth) and Nut (sky). According to Egyptian mythology, he killed his brother Osiris to become the ruler of Egypt. He is mostly portrayed in the form of a dog-like animal with a forked tail. (5).

8. Thoth:

Thoth was popular as the Egyptian God of wisdom, knowledge, moon, and magic. Thoth was the inventor of hieroglyphicsiSymbols used to represent a language, used on ancient Egyptian monuments and patron of science, scribesiProfessional copyists or recordkeepers , and writing. Thoth depicts in ancient Egyptian art as a human having the head of an ibis. This is an interesting Egyptian god fact for kids, helping them to understand more about this God.

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Thoth is also known as the “Lord of Time” and is represented as a baboon in some writing.

9. Bastet:

Bastet was popular for killing serpent god Apep.

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Bastet, the cat Goddess, represented domestic cats as well as the rebellious lioness. Bastet was widely popular among the Egyptians for killing the evil serpent god Apep.

10. Kheper:

Kheper, the scarabiA beetle-shaped object or jewel -headed God, used to signify the dawn. Kheper depicts a human having the head of a scarab beetle, and he stood for sun, protection, resurrection, and transformation for Egyptians. These fun facts about ancient Egyptian gods provide insight into various religious beliefs of ancient Egyptians.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where do Egyptian Gods live?

The Egyptian Gods are said to reside in the sky. However, different Egyptian Gods associated with elements, such as the earth, sky, and underworld, are said to live in those respective places.

2. Who is the prettiest Egyptian Goddess?

Hathor is the most beautiful Egyptian Goddess. She was the Goddess of several things, including music, beauty, love, dance, pleasure, and fertility.

3. Is there an Egyptian Goddess of water?

Tefnut, a fertility Goddess, is also the Egyptian goddess of moisture or water.

Egypt is a land of rich cultural heritage and vast and intriguing history. Children often get excited about Egyptian mythology, which fuels their curiosity. They must have seen depictions of the Sun God, Ra, or the protector of tombs, Anubis, in books or documentaries on the culture of Egypt or mummies. Egyptian gods and goddesses often have the head of an animal and ornate headgear. These facts about Egyptian gods and goddesses for kids will undoubtedly satiate their curiosity and improve their knowledge. If not, then you can get them Egypt coloring pages to show their creativity while also deepening their understanding of ancient Egyptian culture through fun and engaging activities.

Infographic: More Egyptian Gods And Goddesses

The form and aura of Egyptian Gods make them fascinating subjects, especially for those who love reading about ancient Egyptian civilization. There are many powerful Gods and Goddesses in the Egyptian civilization with amazing folklore and stories around them. So, read through the infographic below to learn about some famous Egyptian Gods and Goddesses.

ancient gods and goddesses of egypt (infographic)

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Key Pointers

  • Ra, the most renowned Egyptian god, was believed to have created all life and ruled over all other gods.
  • Osiris was recognized as the ruler of the underworld and the judge of the deceased.
  • Isis was considered the goddess of love, magic, beauty, and fertility.
  • Anubis and Horus, who have jackal and falcon heads respectively, are the offspring of Osiris and Isis.
  • Sobek, also known as the Crocodile god, is associated with power and strength.
  • There are more than 2000 Egyptian deities, many of whom are represented by animal forms.

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Discover the fascinating world of Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses with this fun and educational video for kids! Learn about their unique powers and roles in Ancient Egyptian society.

References

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  1. Egyptian Gods – The Complete List; World History Encyclopedia
    https://www.worldhistory.org/article/885/egyptian-gods—the-complete-list/
  2. Religion in the Lives of the Ancient Egyptians; Fathom Archive; University of Chicago
    https://fathom.lib.uchicago.edu/1/777777190168/
  3. Anubis; Secrets of the Afterlife; Government of Western Australia
    https://museum.wa.gov.au/whats-on/afterlife/curators-introduction/anubis
  4. Horus; World History Encyclopedia
    https://www.worldhistory.org/Horus/
  5. Deities in Ancient Egypt – Seth; Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
    https://egyptianmuseum.org/deities-seth
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