Gods of Ancient Egypt: Thoth
An in-depth exploration of Thoth, the ancient Egyptian deity of wisdom, writing, and knowledge, detailing his attributes, representations, and significance in Egyptian culture. Thoth: The God of Wisdom and Writing…
Beginning of Time ~ End of Eternity – Calendar of Ancient Egypt: 2nd Month of Inundation – Cloth
The full-length episode provides a detailed account of the ancient Egyptian calendar, specifically focusing on the second month of the inundation season, known as the “Month of Cloth” (mnxt). …
Ancient Egyptian Literature – The Battle of Kadesh
In this episode of Ancient Egyptian Literature, we are delving into the Battle of Kadesh, a monumental military action between Rameses the Great and the Hittites. Two versions of this…
Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt: The Book of Knowing the Creations of Ra
The Book of Knowing the Creations of Ra is an ancient Egyptian creation myth that narrates the self-creation of Ra, the sun god, and his role in forming the universe.…
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…
Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt – The Destruction of Mankind
The Destruction of Mankind is a dramatic myth from ancient Egyptian mythology, found in the Book of the Heavenly Cow. It tells the story of how the sun god Ra…
Gods of Ancient Egypt – Ra
The document provides an extensive overview of Ra, the ancient Egyptian sun god, highlighting his significance, mythology, and worship. Ra is described as a transcendent deity often syncretized with…
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…