Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt – Judgment of Horus and Seth
The Judgment of Horus and Seth, also known as the Contendings of Horus and Seth, is an ancient Egyptian myth that recounts the story of the gods’ struggle for the…
Gods of Ancient Egypt: Shu
Shu was a significant deity in ancient Egyptian mythology, revered as the god of air, light, and peace. He was one of the primordial gods and a member of the…
Ancient Egyptian Literature – Pharaoh Khufu and the Tales of the Haka’ayu-Magicians
A dramatic retelling of the fourth story of the Westcar Papyrus is told by Hardedef, son of Khufu, and takes place during Khufu’s reign. Hardedef tells his father about a…
Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt: Horus Behdety and the Winged Disk
This episode narrates the mythological tale of Horus-Behdety, a form of the Egyptian god Horus, and his battles against the enemies of Ra, the sun god. ​ The story unfolds…