Myths & Legends

Ra embodied the power of the sun but was also thought to be the sun itself, envisioned as the great god riding in his barge across the heavens throughout the day and descending into the underworld at sunset. As he made his way through the darkness beneath the earth, he Read more

Shu was born from the primordial waters of the chaotic void that existed before creation, and was brought into existence by Ra. He is often depicted as the first creation, embodying the breath or life force that emerged from the god’s mouth. His twin sister and consort, Tefnut, the goddess Read more

Ged is one of the oldest deities in the Egyptian pantheon, representing the Earth and playing a central role in the creation myths, the fertility of the land, and the structure of kingship. As the god of the Earth, Ged is deeply tied to both life and death, providing life Read more

Seshat was the Egyptian goddess of wisdom, knowledge, writing, and measurement. While less prominent than other major goddesses like Isis or Hathor, Seshat played an essential role in ancient Egyptian society, particularly in matters related to record-keeping, architecture, mathematics, and the management of time. She was the divine scribe and Read more

Nut is perhaps best known as the mother of some of the most important deities in the Egyptian pantheon, including Osiris, Isis, Set, and Nephthys. According to one version of the myth, Nut and Geb’s union produced these four children, who would go on to play central roles in Egyptian Read more

Nephthys was the daughter of Geb (the god of the Earth) and Nut (the goddess of the Sky). Her association with the night contrasts with her sister Isis, who is linked to the day. Nephthys was often seen as representing the invisible, mysterious forces of life, such as death and Read more

He was the oldest son of Ged and Nut, brother of Set and husband of Isis. Together, he and Isis were beloved rulers of Egypt, and they had a son, Horus. Under his rule, civilization flourished, agriculture prospered, and the Egyptians were taught the arts of law and culture. In Read more