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Gather a background into the land, deities, symbols, and myths from this ancient culture. These pages provide a basic view of Egyptian mythology, summaries of notable gods, and a handy index of all the deities.
Ability's Egyptian Mythology Page
Provides a basic view of Egyptian mythology, summaries of notable gods, and a handy index of all the deities.
Ancient Egyptian Mythology
Three myths are told, including one about Isis and Osiris, another about Thoth adding extra days to the year, and Isis learns Ra's secret name.
Emayzine: Egyptian Mythology
"The Egyptian faith was based on an unorganized collection of ancient myths, nature worship, and innumerable deities. In the most influential and famous of these myths a divine hierarchy is developed and the creation of the earth is explained."
Myth Man's Egytian Mythology
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Mythology Gallery
Reference site features a glossary of Egyptian mythology, deities, Creation myths, The Book of the Dead, and legends.
Names of Netjer Glossary
Index of all the gods and goddesses of Egyptian mythology, listed alphabetically. Click on a name for a short description.
The Story of Seshat
Tribute provides background information on this goddess who is also the consort of Djehuty, keeper of destiny, history, and time.
World Mythology - Ancient Egyptian
Contains images of artifacts pertaining to mythology, from the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Includes the story behind each piece.

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