Egyptian Deities

EARTH, WATER, AIR and SKY Creation Story ATUM GEB NUT Story SHU TEFNUT

Gods, Goddesses and More Gods Over 2000 Gods/Goddesses from all over the country Country was not united, therefore about 40 ruling tribes all had their own deities They all have Gods AND Goddesses Have Gods or Goddesses for everything. Ex. Gods/Goddesses for Beer, Plants, Digestion, Gardens, Feasting etc.

Gods and Humans Gods and Goddesses resembled humans Deities married, had families and children. *the Creation Story* Egyptian Gods/Goddesses have divine strengths and human weaknesses Why? Goddesses are usually shown with legs joined together Gods usually shown in motion, striding

The Appearance of Gods THOTH= God of Wisdom, Time, Writing Represented by a male body with the head of an Ibis. Ibis=stork like bird with long legs and beak to catch fish in mud Ibis, symbolized wisdom because beak shaped like a pen and dips in the mud as if it was ink

OSIRIS=God of Vegetation and Underworld Represented by a male body with a greenish complexion and usually depicted wrapped in white linen The greenish complexion draws the connection with vegetation Wrapped in white linen like a mummy to connect with the underworld Notice: Osiris’ legs are bind together like a mummy different from most Gods

Common Godly Clothing Short Sleeved Overall Full-Length Dress Tunic with Suspenders Dress with Suspenders Short Loincloth

Scepter with a flower are often carried by goddesses Herdsmen's crook= protector of domesticated animals Was-scepter=“domination” and “power” This staff is usually held by Ptah Crook and flail with Was-scepter and ankh-sign. Usually unique to Osiris Most of these objects were unique to one female deity, however the solar disc and horns of Hathor could be worn by other deities.