Nefertari was the beloved wife of Rameses II, and her extravagant tomb proves it. Its restored paintings tell an interesting ...

A deep dive into the Egyptian gods and goddesses (their characteristics, myths, and symbols) who held significant sway over the lives of ancient Egyptians.

Image via Pixabay Ancient Egyptian mythology presents a fascinating counterpoint to the widespread wisdom associations found elsewhere. In Egypt, owls were connected primarily to death and the ...

Bennu bird. Image via Openverse. The phoenix myth originated in ancient Egypt around 3000 BCE with the story of the Bennu bird, a divine heron-like creature associated with the sun god Ra and the ...

So revered were certain animals in ancient Egyptian culture that these creatures were routinely mummified as sacrifices to the gods. And according to a new study, Egyptian hunters specifically killed ...

This includes refusing to generate an image of the Ancient Egyptian god Thoth, citing concerns it might offend modern-day worshippers.

Gemini – Egyptian Mythology Gemini thrives in duality, making Egyptian mythology the ideal match, particularly with Thoth, the god of wisdom and writing.

The ibis-headed god Thoth is depicted at tombs and temples, as are falcon-headed god Horus and vulture goddess Nekhbet. Egypt is a (mostly) safe destination for travellers ...

The legendary Emerald Tablet of Thoth is said to be a tablet of emerald or green stone inscribed with the secrets of the universe.

The Moon + Bird logo features the ibis and crescent moon, which are the symbols of Thoth, the Egyptian god of writing, wisdom and magic.

What do you think of when you think about ancient Egyptian mummies? Perhaps your mind takes you back to a school trip to the ...