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These gods and goddesses appear in virtually every aspect of ancient Egyptian civilization, and more than 1,500 of them are known by name.
Isis, one of the most important goddesses of ancient Egypt. She was a great magician, whose power transcended that of all other deities. As mourner, she was instrumental in rites connected with the dead; as healer, she cured the sick and brought the dead to life; and as mother, she was a role model for all.
Osiris, one of Egypt’s most important deities, was god of the underworld. He also symbolized death, resurrection, and the cycle of Nile floods that Egypt relied on for agricultural fertility. According to the myth, Osiris was a king of Egypt who was murdered and dismembered by his brother Seth.
Isis as a veiled "goddess of life" at the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. The memory of Isis survived the extinction of her worship. Like the Greeks and Romans, many modern Europeans have regarded ancient Egypt as the home of profound and often mystical wisdom, and this wisdom has often been linked with Isis. [275]
Major gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt, the significant deities in ancient Egyptian religion. During its more than 3,000 years of development, Egyptian religion underwent significant changes of emphasis and practice. Its pantheon of gods and goddesses was large—with some 1,500 named deities—and
Each one of the ancient Egyptian gods, from Hathor, the goddess of love, beauty, and music, to Ptah, the god of craftsmen and creation, played a pivotal role in shaping the religious beliefs, moral values, and artistic expression of the ancient Egyptians.
The ancient Egyptians believed that it was important to recognise and worship these gods and goddesses so that life would continue smoothly. Learn about the first nine gods and goddesses (the Ennead).