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egyptian-dynasties Ancient Egypt Before the Dynasties: The First Civilizations
Prehistoric Egypt Before 4000 BC: The Foundations of Civilization The period between the beginning of the Neolithic period (i.e. the Neolith...
ancient-egyptian-civilization Women's Rights in Ancient Egypt: Marriage, Divorce, Inheritance
The Importance of Marriage in Ancient Egypt Ancient Egyptians were always keen on the idea of purity and chastity. If a young man became a m...
ancient-egyptian-civilization How Were Clothes Made in Ancient Egypt?
From the first moments of human settlement on the Egyptian land, clothing was a human necessity that humans needed with the first signs of s...
ancient-egyptian-mythology Snakes in Ancient Egypt: Symbols of Power, Protection & Rebirth
Snakes are one of the symbols that played a big role in Egyptian civilization, and in the ancient Egyptian religion. The Egyptian environmen...
ancient-egyptian-mythology The Scarab: Symbol of Life and Creation in Ancient Egypt
Thousands of years ago, the land of ancient Egypt was teeming with life in all its forms. Not only large animals, but also small creatures t...
ancient-egyptian-mythology The Vulture, Symbol of Goddess Nekhbet in Ancient Egypt’s Religion
Birds in Ancient Egypt: More Than Just Creatures of the Sky In ancient Egypt, there were many birds, including birds that the ancient Egypti...
ancient-egyptian-mythology Animals Considered Evil and Opposed to the Gods in Ancient Egypt
Animals in Ancient Egypt: From Sacred Symbols to Emblems of Evil For thousands of years, the ancient Egyptians viewed animals not just as cr...
ancient-egyptian-mythology Symbols of Anubis and the Jackal in Ancient Egypt's Beliefs
What is the symbolic meaning of the jackal in ancient Egypt? In ancient Egypt, an important type of sacred symbols appeared from the beginni...
ancient-egyptian-mythology Symbolism of Rams in Ancient Egyptian Religion: Khnum, Amun-Ra
Introduction: The Role of Animals in Ancient Egyptian Religion It is well known that animals played a pivotal role in shaping religious tho...
ancient-egyptian-mythology Sacred Cow Symbolism in Ancient Egypt: Myths, Gods, and Cosmology
The Sacred Cow: A Symbol of Life and Divinity in Ancient Egypt One of the sacred symbols that played an important role in the ancient Egypti...
ancient-egyptian-mythology The Lion Symbol in Ancient Egypt: Secrets You Didn't Know
What animals were sacred in ancient Egypt? In ancient Egypt, there were many animals, whether wild animals or animals related to fields and ...
ancient-egyptian-mythology The Ibis Bird: Sacred Symbol of the God Thoth in Ancient Egypt
What is the Ibis bird and why was it sacred in ancient Egypt? One of the sacred symbols of birds that are respected in the ancient Egyptian ...
ancient-egyptian-mythology Why the Falcon Symbolized Kingship in Ancient Egypt: God Horus
How Did Gods Evolve in Ancient Egyptian Religion? The ancient Egyptians began to worship gods and goddesses from pre-dynastic times. Researc...
ancient-egyptian-mythology Sacred Symbols in Ancient Egypt: Animals, Gods, and Their Meaning
What are sacred symbols in ancient Egypt? With the emergence of ancient Egyptian society, symbols appeared that the ancient Egyptians revere...
canaanite-mythology A Ugaritic Hymn to Anat: Combatting Infertility Through Ritual
Introduction to the legend of the Hymn of Anat Unfortunately, the panel displaying the legend (the Hymn of Anat) was damaged early on, which...
ancient-egyptian-civilization Motherhood and Childhood in Ancient Egypt: Pregnancy, Birth, Care
What Was Childhood Like in Ancient Egypt? In ancient Egypt, motherhood and childhood were accorded a great status and great attention. The a...
celtic-mythology Who were the Druids and what did they believe?
Who were the Druids? the Druids The keepers of wisdom, the interpreters of signs, the ones who spoke with the gods and the dead alike. What ...
canaanite-mythology The Devourers - Myths of Baal: Canaanite Mythology
Unveiling the Myth of Ugarit: The Tale of The Predators hidden in the ruins of the ancient city of Ugarit lies a myth unlike any other — a s...
gods-comparisons Ninhursag vs Hathor: Comparing Ancient Fertility Goddesses
Origins and Identity Ninhursag , a deity of profound significance. She stands as a central figure in Mesopotamian mythology, revered as the...
mesopotamian-gods Ninhursag: The Sumerian Mother Goddess of Creation, Healing
Ninhursag, mother of the gods Ninhursag, a deity of profound significance. She stands as a central figure in Mesopotamian mythology, revered...
mesopotamian-gods Adad (Hadad, Ishkur) Storm and Thunder God in Near Eastern
Who is Adad (also known as Hadad, Haddad, or Ishkur)? Hadad, resonating with the power of storms and rain. He stands as a pivotal figure in ...
mesopotamian-gods Nergal | God of War, Plague, and Death in Mesopotamian Mythology
Nergal Nergal, A formidable God whose domain spanned the shadows of the underworld and the devastating battles of the mortal realm. He is a...
mesopotamian-gods Nabu | Patron of writing and scribes, God of Mesopotamia
Introduction to the god Nabu God Nabu, the God of boundless intellect and the embodiment of writing, wisdom and prophecy. He stood tall, a b...
mesopotamian-gods Who is Ninurta? | Overview, Mythology, and Influence
Introduction Ninurta, a God, a hero, a healer, and a guardian. His story is filled with tales of combat, trials and protection, putting him ...
canaanite-mythology Baal, the Heifer, and Anat: Power and Fertility in Ugaritic Myths
Introduction to the Myth of Baal, the Heifer, and Anat Most of this text is missing This myth consists of three columns, all of which are wr...
mesopotamian-civilization Legends of Mesopotamia: The Heroes Who Challenged the Gods
Heroes in Mesopotamia before the Flood There may be no mythical and non-mythical eras in Mesopotamian heritage. But there are characters th...
babylonian-mythology Babylonian Gods: Wisdom and Power in Myth
The Conflict Between Power and Wisdom in Mesopotamian Mythology The Age of the Gods in Mesopotamian civilization is a symbolic moment that b...
ancient-egyptian-mythology Immortality in Ancient Egypt: The Divine Nature of Gods and Pharaohs
The Concept of Neter: Divine Regeneration in Ancient Egypt The ancient Egyptian understanding of divinity is deeply rooted in the word Neter...
mesopotamian-civilization Death and Immortality of the Gods in Mesopotamian Mythology
Gods and Immortality in Mesopotamian Belief The gods are immortal, and man is dead, as the gods exist to live forever and control the destin...