Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Flashcards
Who was Osiris?
God of the underworld
Husband of Isis
Symbolised death and resurrection
Who was Isis?
Goddess of the underworld
Wife of Osiris
Symbolises maternal care
Who was Horus?
God of war and hunting
Son of Osiris and Isis
Left eye symbolises moon phases
Who was Seth?
God of chaos, violence and deserts
Brother of Osiris
Depicted as a mythical creature
Who was Ptah?
The creator God
In a triad
Associated with craftsmen
Who was Re?
One of the sun Gods
Represented as a man with a hawk
Symbol of a hawk
Who was Hathor?
Goddess of fertility and childbirth
Depicted as a cow
Who was Anubis?
God of caring for the dead
Osiris replaced him
Associated with jackals
Who was Thoth?
God of writing and wisdom
Reported Osiris’ death
Depicted as a baboon
Who was Bastet?
Goddess of the moon and hunting
A cat Goddess
Wears lots of jewellery
Who was Amon?
God of the air
Means hidden one
Symbolises a ram and goose
