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Egyptian mythology is some of the richest and most varied in all of history. It’s a complex tapestry of gods and goddesses, mortals and monsters, heroes and villains, love, and war. The ancient Egyptians were a people who were very much in tune with the natural world around them. They saw the gods in everything, from the tiniest insect to the mightiest river and they told stories about them to try and make sense of it all. If you decide to take an Egypt day tours , you will discover many secrets and legends that will amaze you. In this blog post, we will explore some of the greatest Egyptian mythology stories and our Egypt tours that explain the mythology of god and goddess in the archaeological sites. From the story of Isis and Osiris to the tale of Set and Horus, these stories have captivated audiences for centuries.
Osiris and Isis
The narrative of Isis and Osiris is one of the most well-known of the temple legends that are told on the Luxor excursion . Tragic love and hopeful hope are all woven into the tale of these two gods.
Osiris, the ruler of Egypt, was married to Isis. They had a wonderful life ahead of them and were a happy couple. Set, the envious sibling of Osiris, desired to succeed him as king. Osiris was deceived into entering a box by Set, who subsequently sealed it tight, drowning him.
Isis was devastated by her husband's death. She searched for his body until she finally found it. Using her magic, she resurrected Osiris and they were able to be together again - albeit only for a short time. Set had other plans for Osiris and tricked him once more, this time cutting his body into pieces and scattering them across Egypt.
The story of Osiris and Isis is one of tragedy but also one of love and hope. These two gods represent the cycle of life and death that is so prevalent in Egyptian mythology. If you are interested in visiting a temple that witnesses this legendary love story, you can choose the city of Abydos from our Egypt travel package .
The Legend of Ra
Ancient Egyptians had a strong sense of spirituality. They believed in a pantheon of gods and goddesses who ruled over the different aspects of their lives. One of the most popular and well-known gods was Ra, the sun god.
I recommend taking a luxor east bank tour to visit karnak temple that tells the mythology of Ra, the sun god. The genius of the ancient Egyptians appears in the sun’s feast on the holy of holies of the god Amun Ra to illuminate his place of worship on the 21st of December. During this amazing Egypt luxury tours you will explore Ra statues and his famous tomb.
Ra was viewed as the modeler of all life. He was much of the time portrayed as a man with the top of a bird of prey, or as a sun circle with eyes. His significant other was the goddess Hathor, and his youngsters were Shu and Tefnut.
Ra was said to travel across the sky each day in his solar boat, bringing light and life to the world. At night, he would sail through the underworld, fighting off evil demons and monsters.
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The Battle of Set and Horus
While everything was chaotic, there was a time. The gods divided the country among themselves, leaving humanity to fend for themselves. The deity Set made the decision one day that he desired more than just his fair share of the earth. He made war on the other gods and engaged them in a fierce conflict. I advise going to Aswan day tours where the city of Edfu houses a temple to the deity of Horus if you're interested in learning more about him.
Horus vowed to take revenge on the gods who had defeated him. He plotted and schemed, and finally managed to trick Horus, the son of Osiris, into a duel. In the course of their battle, Set ripped out Horus's eyes. But Horus was not to be defeated so easily. He healed himself and fought back, finally defeating Set once and for all. I suggest doing many fun activities after completing your Egypt classic tour in the Temple of Horus, such as taking a Nile cruise tour around the island of Philae, enjoying the atmosphere, and taking many souvenir photos.
The Tale of the Sun God, Re
One of the major deities in Egyptian mythology was Re, the sun god. He was frequently shown as having a falcon's head or as a disc of the sun with wings. The world came into being thanks to Re, the creator deity.
Re was believed to travel across the sky in his solar bark (boat). At night, he would journey through the underworld, where he would be reborn each morning. Re was associated with the Eye of Horus, which represented his power and protection. All this great ancient Mythology will be revealed during your Egypt travel package .
