Egyptian Mythology Flashcards
Match the Titles, Powers, & Story to the Egyptian god/goddess
Title: God of the Sun
Powers: Sunlight, creation, king of the gods.
He travels across the sky in his solar boat during the day and passes through the underworld at night, where he battles the serpent Apophis to ensure the sun rises again.
Ra
Title: God of the Underworld and Judge of the Dead
Powers: Ruler of the afterlife, resurrection, and fertility.
He was murdered by his brother Set, who scattered his body parts across Egypt. His wife, Isis, reassembled and resurrected him, allowing him to become the ruler of the underworld.
Osiris
God of the Sky and Kingship
Powers: Sky, war, protection.
He avenged his father Osiris by defeating Set in a series of battles, eventually becoming the king of Egypt. The pharaohs were considered his earthly embodiment.
Horus
God of Mummification and the Afterlife
Powers: Embalming, protection of the dead.
He guided souls to the afterlife and oversaw the mummification process. He weighed the hearts of the deceased against the feather of Ma’at to judge their worthiness for the afterlife.
Anubis
Title: God of Wisdom and Writing
Powers: Knowledge, writing, magic.
He is credited with inventing writing and is often depicted as a mediator in disputes between the gods. He played a crucial role in the resurrection of Osiris by reciting magical spells.
Thoth
Title: Goddess of Truth, Justice, and Harmony
Powers: Order, truth, justice.
She personified the fundamental order of the universe. Her feather was used in the judgment of the dead to weigh their hearts, determining their fate in the afterlife.
Ma’at
Title: Goddess of Magic and Motherhood
Powers: Healing, magic, protection.
She used her magical abilities to bring her husband, Osiris, back to life after he was killed by Set. She is also known for protecting her son Horus from Set’s wrath.
Isis
Title: Goddess of Love, Beauty, and Music
Powers: Love, music, fertility.
She was a nurturing deity who protected women and children. She was also a goddess of joy, music, and dance, often depicted as a cow or a woman with cow horns.
Hathor
Title: Goddess of War and Healing
Powers: War, destruction, healing.
She was created by Ra to punish humans for their sins. Her bloodlust nearly led to the destruction of humanity, but Ra tricked her into drinking a mixture of beer and red dye, causing her to fall asleep and cease her rampage.
Sekhmet
Title: God of Creation and Craftsmen
Powers: Creation, craftsmanship, architecture.
He was believed to have created the world through thought and speech. He was the patron of craftsmen and architects, often depicted as a mummified man holding a scepter.
Ptah
Title: Goddess of the Sky
Powers: Sky, stars, cosmos.
She was the sky goddess who swallowed the sun each evening and gave birth to it each morning. She was depicted as a woman arching over the earth, covered in stars.
Nut
Title: God of Chaos, Deserts, and Storms
Powers: Chaos, storms, violence.
He murdered his brother Osiris and sought to usurp the throne of Egypt. He was eventually defeated by Horus in a struggle that symbolized the battle between order and chaos.
Set (Seth)
Title: God of the Earth
Powers: Earth, vegetation, fertility.
He was the earth god, father of Osiris, Isis, Set, and Nephthys. Earthquakes were said to be his laughter. He played a role in the judgment of the dead by confining their souls.
Geb
Title: Goddess of Mourning and Protection
Powers: Protection, mourning, night.
She was the sister of Isis and Osiris, and the wife of Set. She helped Isis reassemble Osiris’ body and mourned his death, symbolizing the protective role of mourning women.
Nephthys
Title: Goddess of Home, Fertility, and Cats
Powers: Protection, fertility, domesticity.
She was the protector of homes and families, often depicted as a lioness or a woman with a cat’s head. Cats were revered in her honor, and she was associated with fertility and childbirth.
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