1. Egyptian Deities

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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. 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.