11 Egyptian Gods and Goddesses: Quick Facts

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Egyptian hieroglyphics

Osiris, bronze figurine of the Late Period; in the Egyptian Museum, Berlin

Isis nursing Horus

Ptah, holding the emblems of life and power, bronze statuette, Memphis, c. 600–100 bce; in the British Museum.

Stone capitals at Philae island in southern Egypt, each carved with the face of Hathor, featuring detailed headdresses and decorative floral elements.

Ancient Egyptian illustration from the Book of the Dead showing Anubis weighing the soul of the scribe Ani, with gods seated above and hieroglyphic text throughout.

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