Doves and hawks … this seated figure of the Egyptian god Horus dates from the first to second century AD. Photograph: British Museum ... You could not tell from the spell what religion he was and it didn't matter; he was just a man, a mortal who needed help from a higher force. read more
The antic Egyptians, like the Greeks and the Romans, sharing that characteristic of a pantheon, they also had gods attributed to various phases of the day, of the year and of the life as well as functions in the society, making them less caring about who worshiped which. read more
One might say Ancient Egypt expanded into all the lands that are today part of modern Egypt. Not to mention, Egypt at one point conquered much of the Levant. read more
The sun god Ra has one of the most interesting stories among all the Ancient Egyptian gods. Every night, it is said this god was eaten by Nut, the sky goddess, only to be reborn the following sunrise. The worship of Egyptian gods was one of the most durable religions in the world, lasting over 3,000 years. read more