Top 100 Ancient Egypt Gods

"Explore the divine realm of one of the world's most ancient civilizations."

Ancient Egypt is renowned for its rich mythology and pantheon of gods, each embodying different aspects of life, death, and the cosmos. This list dives into the top 100 deities worshipped in ancient Egypt, from the most powerful to the lesser-known figures, offering a comprehensive overview of the divine beings that influenced every aspect of Egyptian life.

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• Top 100 Ancient Egypt Gods
  • Topics
  • Overview
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  • Topic 1: "Major Gods"
  • Topic 2: "Goddesses"
  • Topic 3: "Underworld Deities"
  • Topic 4: "Cosmic Gods"
  • Topic 5: "Nature Deities"
  • Top 100 List
  • Top 100 Table
  • Conclusion

Overview

• Title: "Gods of Ancient Egypt: A Sacred Pantheon"
• Subtitle: "The Divine Figures of Egypt"
• Tagline: "Explore the gods that shaped a civilization."
• Description: "An exploration of the top 100 gods worshipped in ancient Egypt, detailing their roles, attributes, and significance in Egyptian mythology."
• Keywords: Egypt, Gods, Deities, Mythology, Religion, Ancient, Pantheon, Pharaohs, Temples, Rituals

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# Gods of Ancient Egypt
- A Sacred Pantheon
- The Divine Figures of Egypt
- Explore the gods that shaped a civilization.
- 5 Topics

## Topics
- Major Gods: Ra, Osiris, Isis, Anubis, Horus
- Goddesses: Hathor, Nephthys, Bastet, Sekhmet, Nut
- Underworld Deities: Anubis, Osiris, Ammit, Ma'at, Apep
- Cosmic Gods: Ra, Thoth, Nut, Geb, Shu
- Nature Deities: Hapi, Sobek, Khnum, Hathor, Tefnut

Topic 1: "Major Gods"

"The Pillars of Egyptian Belief"

The major gods of ancient Egypt were central to the mythology and religion of this civilization, each embodying key aspects of existence and the universe. These deities were revered in temples and rituals, with their myths explaining the creation of the world, the afterlife, and the order of the cosmos.

1. Ra: The sun god, creator of all things, and king of the gods.
2. Osiris: God of the afterlife, death, and resurrection.
3. Isis: Goddess of magic, motherhood, and fertility.
4. Anubis: God of mummification and protector of the dead.
5. Horus: Sky god, god of kingship, often depicted as a falcon.
6. Thoth: God of wisdom, writing, and knowledge.
7. Ptah: Creator god and patron of craftsmen.
8. Amun: King of the gods, often merged with Ra as Amun-Ra.
9. Seth: God of chaos, storms, and the desert.
10. Hathor: Goddess of love, beauty, and music.
11. Sekhmet: Warrior goddess, bringer of destruction and healing.
12. Khonsu: God of the moon and time.
13. Bastet: Goddess of home, fertility, and protector of women.
14. Nephthys: Goddess of mourning and protection.
15. Ma'at: Goddess of truth, justice, and cosmic order.
16. Sobek: God of the Nile, fertility, and crocodiles.
17. Shu: God of air and supporter of the sky.
18. Geb: God of the earth, often depicted with green skin.
19. Nut: Goddess of the sky, mother of the gods.
20. Tefnut: Goddess of moisture and rain.

Topic 2: "Goddesses"

"Divine Mothers and Protectors"

The goddesses of ancient Egypt played vital roles as protectors, nurturers, and symbols of feminine power. They were central to the daily lives of the Egyptians, influencing everything from fertility and motherhood to war and death.

1. Isis: Goddess of magic, motherhood, and healing.
2. Hathor: Goddess of love, music, and motherhood.
3. Nephthys: Goddess of mourning and the night.
4. Sekhmet: Goddess of war and healing.
5. Bastet: Goddess of home, fertility, and cats.
6. Nut: Goddess of the sky and stars.
7. Tefnut: Goddess of moisture and fertility.
8. Ma'at: Goddess of truth, justice, and order.
9. Mut: Mother goddess, often associated with the vulture.
10. Seshat: Goddess of writing and wisdom.
11. Taweret: Goddess of childbirth and fertility.
12. Meretseger: Goddess of the valley of the kings.
13. Heket: Frog goddess of fertility.
14. Neith: Goddess of war and weaving.
15. Anuket: Goddess of the Nile and its inundation.
16. Renenutet: Goddess of the harvest and fertility.
17. Wadjet: Cobra goddess, protector of Lower Egypt.
18. Astarte: Warrior goddess adopted from the Near East.
19. Qetesh: Goddess of sacred ecstasy and love.
20. Amentet: Goddess of the west and the afterlife.

Topic 3: "Underworld Deities"

"Guardians of the Afterlife"

The underworld, or Duat, was a complex realm where the souls of the dead journeyed after death. The gods of the underworld were both protectors and judges, ensuring that the dead were purified and could continue to the afterlife or face destruction.

1. Osiris: Lord of the underworld and judge of the dead.
2. Anubis: Protector of graves and god of mummification.
3. Ma'at: Goddess of truth and justice, who weighed the hearts of the dead.
4. Ammit: Devourer of souls unworthy of the afterlife.
5. Thoth: Recorder of the weighing of the heart.
6. Horus: Protector of the dead on their journey.
7. Nephthys: Protector of the dead.
8. Seker: God of darkness and mummification.
9. Ptah-Sokar-Osiris: Composite deity associated with rebirth.
10. Taweret: Protector of the dead in the afterlife.
11. Apep: Serpent god of chaos, enemy of Ra in the underworld.
12. Khnum: Creator of bodies for the dead to use in the afterlife.
13. Hathor: Welcomer of the dead to the afterlife.
14. Qebehsenuef: One of the four sons of Horus, guardian of the intestines.
15. Hapi: Another son of Horus, guardian of the lungs.
16. Duamutef: Son of Horus, guardian of the stomach.
17. Imsety: Son of Horus, guardian of the liver.
18. Wepwawet: Opener of the ways, guide to the dead.
19. Heryshef: Ruler of the afterlife waters.
20. Mnevis: Sacred bull of the underworld.

Topic 4: "Cosmic Gods"

"Architects of the Universe"

The cosmic gods were responsible for creating and maintaining the universe. They controlled the elements, the stars, and the passage of time, ensuring the continued existence of the world.

1. Ra: The sun god, central to the creation and order of the universe.
2. Thoth: God of wisdom and the moon, measurer of time.
3. Nut: Sky goddess who swallowed the sun each night and gave birth to it each morning.
4. Geb: Earth god, father of snakes, plants, and animals.
5. Shu: God of air, who held up the sky.
6. Tefnut: Goddess of moisture, responsible for rain.
7. Amun: King of the gods, associated with air and creation.
8. Ptah: Creator god, the architect of the universe.
9. Khonsu: Moon god, who marked the passage of time.
10. Horus: Sky god, associated with the sun and kingship.
11. Bastet: Protector of the sun's path across the sky.
12. Hapi: God of the Nile, essential for life in Egypt.
13. Sobek: God of the Nile and fertility, protector against chaos.
14. Anhur: God of war and sky, associated with the sun.
15. Montu: War god, often associated with the sun.
16. Maahes: Lion god, son of Bastet, protector of the sun.
17. Sopdet: Goddess of the star Sirius, linked to the Nile's flooding.
18. Seshat: Goddess of stars, keeper of time and measurement.
19. Serqet: Goddess of scorpions, protector against poison.
20. Aten: The disk of the sun, worshipped as the sole god during Akhenaten's reign.

Topic 5: "Nature Deities"

"Forces of the Natural World"

Nature deities

governed the forces that shaped the environment, from the Nile's flooding to the growth of crops and the fertility of the land. These gods and goddesses were deeply revered, as they directly influenced the survival and prosperity of the people.

1. Hapi: God of the Nile and its annual flood, bringing fertility to the land.
2. Sobek: God of the Nile, associated with fertility and the crocodiles of the river.
3. Khnum: God of the Nile's source and creator of human bodies.
4. Hathor: Goddess of the sky, fertility, and agriculture.
5. Tefnut: Goddess of moisture, vital for crops and life.
6. Renenutet: Goddess of the harvest, protector of the fields.
7. Wadjet: Cobra goddess, protector of the land and crops.
8. Neper: God of grain and the harvest.
9. Anuket: Goddess of the Nile and its inundation.
10. Bastet: Goddess of home and fertility, protector of women and children.
11. Min: God of fertility, associated with the desert and reproduction.
12. Sopdet: Goddess linked to the Nile's flooding, symbolized by the star Sirius.
13. Aker: Earth god who guarded the boundaries between the living and the dead.
14. Taweret: Goddess of childbirth and fertility, protector of mothers.
15. Bes: Dwarf god of home, childbirth, and fertility.
16. Ash: God of oases and the western desert.
17. Shu: God of air, essential for life and growth.
18. Selket: Goddess of scorpions and protector against venomous creatures.
19. Geb: God of the earth, providing the land and its resources.
20. Nut: Sky goddess, ensuring the regular cycles of the seasons.

Top 100 List

1. Ra (Major Gods)
2. Osiris (Major Gods)
3. Isis (Major Gods)
4. Anubis (Major Gods)
5. Horus (Major Gods)
6. Hathor (Major Gods)
7. Thoth (Major Gods)
8. Ptah (Major Gods)
9. Amun (Major Gods)
10. Seth (Major Gods)
11. Sekhmet (Major Gods)
12. Khonsu (Major Gods)
13. Bastet (Goddesses)
14. Nephthys (Goddesses)
15. Ma'at (Underworld Deities)
16. Sobek (Nature Deities)
17. Shu (Cosmic Gods)
18. Geb (Cosmic Gods)
19. Nut (Cosmic Gods)
20. Tefnut (Nature Deities)
21. Mut (Goddesses)
22. Seshat (Goddesses)
23. Taweret (Underworld Deities)
24. Meretseger (Goddesses)
25. Heket (Goddesses)
26. Neith (Goddesses)
27. Anuket (Nature Deities)
28. Renenutet (Nature Deities)
29. Wadjet (Nature Deities)
30. Astarte (Goddesses)
31. Qetesh (Goddesses)
32. Amentet (Goddesses)
33. Seker (Underworld Deities)
34. Ptah-Sokar-Osiris (Underworld Deities)
35. Taweret (Underworld Deities)
36. Apep (Underworld Deities)
37. Khnum (Nature Deities)
38. Hathor (Nature Deities)
39. Qebehsenuef (Underworld Deities)
40. Hapi (Nature Deities)
41. Duamutef (Underworld Deities)
42. Imsety (Underworld Deities)
43. Wepwawet (Underworld Deities)
44. Heryshef (Underworld Deities)
45. Mnevis (Underworld Deities)
46. Anhur (Cosmic Gods)
47. Montu (Cosmic Gods)
48. Maahes (Cosmic Gods)
49. Sopdet (Cosmic Gods)
50. Serqet (Cosmic Gods)
51. Aten (Cosmic Gods)
52. Neper (Nature Deities)
53. Min (Nature Deities)
54. Ash (Nature Deities)
55. Bes (Nature Deities)
56. Aker (Nature Deities)
57. Selket (Nature Deities)
58. Montu (Cosmic Gods)
59. Serqet (Nature Deities)
60. Renenutet (Nature Deities)
61. Neith (Nature Deities)
62. Heket (Nature Deities)
63. Amentet (Nature Deities)
64. Ash (Nature Deities)
65. Taweret (Nature Deities)
66. Mut (Nature Deities)
67. Qebehsenuef (Nature Deities)
68. Seshat (Nature Deities)
69. Sopdet (Nature Deities)
70. Geb (Cosmic Gods)
71. Tefnut (Cosmic Gods)
72. Neper (Cosmic Gods)
73. Shu (Cosmic Gods)
74. Seshat (Cosmic Gods)
75. Wadjet (Cosmic Gods)
76. Renenutet (Cosmic Gods)
77. Anuket (Cosmic Gods)
78. Khnum (Cosmic Gods)
79. Neith (Cosmic Gods)
80. Heket (Cosmic Gods)
81. Aker (Cosmic Gods)
82. Selket (Cosmic Gods)
83. Min (Cosmic Gods)
84. Ash (Cosmic Gods)
85. Bes (Cosmic Gods)
86. Taweret (Cosmic Gods)
87. Meretseger (Cosmic Gods)
88. Qetesh (Cosmic Gods)
89. Astarte (Cosmic Gods)
90. Sopdet (Cosmic Gods)
91. Aten (Cosmic Gods)

Top 100 Table

Rank	Name	Topic	Tagline
1	Ra	Major Gods	"Sun god and king of the gods"
2	Osiris	Major Gods	"God of the afterlife"
3	Isis	Major Gods	"Goddess of magic and motherhood"
4	Anubis	Major Gods	"Protector of the dead"
5	Horus	Major Gods	"Sky god and god of kingship"
6	Hathor	Major Gods	"Goddess of love and beauty"
7	Thoth	Major Gods	"God of wisdom and writing"
8	Ptah	Major Gods	"Creator god"
9	Amun	Major Gods	"King of the gods"
10	Seth	Major Gods	"God of chaos"
11	Sekhmet	Major Gods	"Warrior goddess"
12	Khonsu	Major Gods	"God of the moon"
13	Bastet	Goddesses	"Goddess of home and fertility"
14	Nephthys	Goddesses	"Goddess of mourning"
15	Ma'at	Underworld Deities	"Goddess of truth and justice"
16	Sobek	Nature Deities	"God of the Nile and fertility"
17	Shu	Cosmic Gods	"God of air"
18	Geb	Cosmic Gods	"God of the earth"
19	Nut	Cosmic Gods	"Goddess of the sky"
20	Tefnut	Nature Deities	"Goddess of moisture"
21	Mut	Goddesses	"Mother goddess"
22	Seshat	Goddesses	"Goddess of writing and wisdom"
23	Taweret	Underworld Deities	"Protector of mothers and children"
24	Meretseger	Goddesses	"Goddess of the valley of the kings"
25	Heket	Goddesses	"Goddess of fertility"
26	Neith	Goddesses	"Goddess of war and weaving"
27	Anuket	Nature Deities	"Goddess of the Nile's inundation"
28	Renenutet	Nature Deities	"Goddess of harvest and fertility"
29	Wadjet	Nature Deities	"Cobra goddess, protector of the land"
30	Astarte	Goddesses	"Warrior goddess from the Near East"
31	Qetesh	Goddesses	"Goddess of love and sacred ecstasy"
32	Amentet	Goddesses	"Goddess of the west and the afterlife"
33	Seker	Underworld Deities	"God of mummification and darkness"
34	Ptah-Sokar-Osiris	Underworld Deities	"Composite rebirth god"
35	Taweret	Underworld Deities	"Goddess of fertility and the afterlife"
36	Apep	Underworld Deities	"Serpent god of chaos"
37	Khnum	Nature Deities	"Creator of human bodies, god of the Nile source"
38	Qebehsenuef	Underworld Deities	"Guardian of intestines"
39	Hapi	Nature Deities	"Guardian of lungs"
40	Duamutef	Underworld Deities	"Guardian of the stomach"
41	Imsety	Underworld Deities	"Guardian of the liver"
42	Wepwawet	Underworld Deities	"Opener of the ways, guide to the dead"
43	Heryshef	Underworld Deities	"Ruler of the afterlife waters"
44	Mnevis	Underworld Deities	"Sacred bull of the afterlife"
45	Anhur	Cosmic Gods	"God of war and sky"
46	Montu	Cosmic Gods	"God of war"
47	Maahes	Cosmic Gods	"Lion god, protector of the sun"
48	Sopdet	Cosmic Gods	"Goddess of the star Sirius"
49	Serqet	Cosmic Gods	"Goddess of scorpions, protector from poison"
50	Aten	Cosmic Gods	"Disk of the sun, worshipped as the sole god by Akhenaten"
51	Neper	Nature Deities	"God of grain and the harvest"
52	Min	Nature Deities	"God of fertility and the desert"
53	Ash	Nature Deities	"God of oases and the western desert"
54	Bes	Nature Deities	"Dwarf god of home, childbirth, and fertility"
55	Aker	Nature Deities	"God of the earth's boundaries"
56	Selket	Nature Deities	"Protector from venomous creatures"
57	Montu	Cosmic Gods	"God of strength and power in battle"
58	Serqet	Nature Deities	"Protector from venom"
59	Renenutet	Nature Deities	"Goddess of nourishment"
60	Neith	Nature Deities	"Warrior goddess and weaver"
61	Heket	Nature Deities	"Frog-headed goddess of childbirth"
62	Amentet	Nature Deities	"Guardian of the dead"
63	Ash	Nature Deities	"God of the western deserts"
64	Taweret	Nature Deities	"Protector of women and children"
65	Mut	Nature Deities	"Great mother of the gods"
66	Qebehsenuef	Nature Deities	"Protector of the lungs in the afterlife"
67	Seshat	Nature Deities	"Goddess of wisdom and knowledge"
68	Sopdet	Nature Deities	"Bringer of the Nile's floods"
69	Geb	Cosmic Gods	"Earth god, giver of life and fertility"
70	Tefnut	Cosmic Gods	"Goddess of moisture, bringing fertility"
71	Neper	Cosmic Gods	"God of the harvest"
72	Shu	Cosmic Gods	"God of air and light"
73	Seshat	Cosmic Gods	"Goddess of measurement and records"
74	Wadjet	Cosmic Gods	"Protector of Lower Egypt"
75	Renenutet	Cosmic Gods	"Protector of the crops"
76	Anuket	Cosmic Gods	"Goddess of the Nile's floods"
77	Khnum	Cosmic Gods	"God of creation and the Nile"
78	Neith	Cosmic Gods	"Goddess of war and weaving"
79	Heket	Cosmic Gods	"Goddess of fertility"
80	Aker	Cosmic Gods	"Protector of the earth"
81	Selket	Cosmic Gods	"Goddess of scorpions and magic"
82	Min	Cosmic Gods	"God of fertility"
83	Ash	Cosmic Gods	"Guardian of desert oases"
84	Bes	Cosmic Gods	"Protector of families"
85	Taweret	Cosmic Gods	"Protector of women and fertility"
86	Meretseger	Cosmic Gods	"Guardian of the necropolis"
87	Qetesh	Cosmic Gods	"Goddess of sacred love"
88	Astarte	Cosmic Gods	"Warrior goddess"
89	Sopdet	Cosmic Gods	"Goddess of the star Sirius"
90	Aten	Cosmic Gods	"Disk of the sun"
91	Ammit	Underworld Deities	"Devourer of unworthy souls"
92	Serapis	Cosmic Gods	"Syncretic deity of the Greek and Egyptian traditions"
93	Imhotep	Goddesses	"Deified architect and healer"
94	Wadjet	Nature Deities	"Cobra goddess, protector of pharaohs"
95	Pakhet	Goddesses	"Lioness goddess of war"
96	Anhur	God of sky	"God of war, originally from Nubia"
97	Ruty	God of the sun	"Twin lion deities of the horizon"
98	Nefertum	God of perfume	"God of healing and lotus blossoms"
99	Apophis	God of chaos	"Serpent god battling Ra in the underworld"
100	Thoth	God of wisdom	"God of writing, wisdom, and the moon"

Conclusion

This list provides a glimpse into the vast and intricate pantheon of ancient Egypt, a civilization where gods and goddesses were an integral part of daily life. Each deity played a specific role in maintaining the balance of the world, ensuring the prosperity of the people, and guiding them through life and death. These gods not only shaped Egyptian culture but also left a lasting legacy on the religious and mythological traditions of the world.