Egyptian Mythology

Explanation: Thoth, depicted with an ibis or baboon head, is the god of wisdom, writing, and science. He is said to have invented hieroglyphics and served as scribe during the judgment of souls.

Explanation: Sobek, the crocodile god, was worshipped throughout Egypt, especially in the Faiyum. He embodied the pharaoh's power and the fertility brought by Nile floods. Sacred crocodiles were raised in his temples.

Explanation: In Egyptian mythology, the heart was weighed on Maat's scales against the feather of the goddess Maat, symbol of truth and justice. If the heart was heavier, it was devoured by Ammit.

Explanation: The Wedjat, or "Eye of Horus," is a symbol of protection, healing, and wholeness. According to myth, Horus lost his eye in a fight against Seth, and Thoth restored it. It became a very popular amulet.

Explanation: Osiris, god of resurrection and the underworld, is depicted mummified with green skin (symbol of rebirth) and the Atef crown. He was murdered by his brother Seth and resurrected by Isis.

Explanation: Ra (or Re) is the sun god, creator of the universe. He travels each day in his celestial boat across the sky.

Explanation: Anubis presides over mummification and guides souls to the afterlife. He is depicted with a black jackal head.

Explanation: Isis is the goddess of magic and motherhood. She resurrected her husband Osiris after his murder by Seth.

Explanation: The scarab beetle (Khepri) symbolized rebirth and the rising sun being reborn each morning. Egyptians made scarab-shaped amulets for protection.

Explanation: The Sphinx of Giza is 73 meters long and 20 meters high. It has guarded the pyramids for over 4,500 years.

Explanation: Horus, son of Osiris and Isis, is the god of the sky and protector of pharaohs. The Eye of Horus (Wedjat) symbolizes protection.

Explanation: The Nile was venerated because its annual floods fertilized the land. The god Hapi personified the beneficial flood.

Explanation: Bastet was the protective goddess of the home, joy, and fertility. Cats were sacred and mummified in her honor.

Explanation: The Book of the Dead contains spells and prayers to guide the deceased in the afterlife and help them pass Osiris's judgment.

Explanation: Seth, god of the desert and chaos, murdered his brother Osiris and scattered his body. He was later defeated by Horus.