Montu, the god of war, victory, and the scorching sun. He was often depicted as a falcon-headed man, much like Horus or Ra, but distinguishable by his double-plume crown and sun disk. Sometimes, he even appeared as a bull,...

Horus and Ra are two of the most significant deities in ancient Egyptian mythology. Horus was often depicted as a falcon or a man with the head of a falcon. He is sometimes shown with the double crown...

Khnum is indeed an intriguing figure in Egyptian mythology. Often depicted with the head of a ram, he was considered a creator deity associated with the annual flooding of the Nile River. Khnum was believed to have molded...

Osiris is one of the most well-known gods in ancient Egyptian mythology. He played a central role in the religious beliefs and funerary practices of ancient Egypt.  Osiris was also associated with fertility and the annual flooding of...

In Egyptian mythology, Seth, also known as Set, is an ancient deity representing chaos, disorder, and the desert. He was associated with storms, violence, and natural disasters that could disrupt the harmony of the world. Seth was often...

Egyptian Bes is a deity from ancient Egyptian mythology. He is often depicted as a dwarf with a lion-like mane, sticking out his tongue, and displaying other grotesque features. Bes was considered a protector deity, associated with households,...

On a recent trip to Luxor, Egypt, I was in the backseat of a van on the way to Medinet Habu. I looked out the window and noticed two giant statues sitting in an open field by the...