Ancient Egypt: the Mythology is dedicated to providing the most detailed and accurate information about the gods, goddesses and religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptian people.
The website is divided into five major sections:
the Gods
An encyclopedia of the major gods and goddesses in Egyptian mythology.
Most Popular: Bastet, Anubis, Osiris
New entries: Renenutet, Baal, Ihy, Reshep
the Myths
The major myths & folktales of the ancient Egypt.
Most Popular: Isis & Osiris, The Story of Re, The Great Queen Hatshepsut
the Symbols
A guide to common symbols in ancient Egyptian art and religion.
Most Popular: Scarab, Colors, Eye of Horus
the Land
Articles about Egyptian religion as practiced in local cult centers like Thebes, Memphis & Heliopolis. Also, includes articles about Egyptian history & daily life.
Most Popular: the Ennead of Heliopolis, Common Myths about Cleopatra, the Funerary Texts
the Resources
A collection of links to other quality websites about ancient Egypt.
Without the Nile, Egypt may never have become one of the most extraordinary civilisations in history. John Baines assesses the great river as a physical, political and spiritual presence in Ancient Egyptian culture.
On this Web site, wander through the chambers and passageways of the Great Pyramid, and learn about the pharaohs for whom these monumental tombs were built. You can also follow the 1997 field season of a team of archaeologists as they excavated the bakery that fed the pyramid builders