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Ammit — a Monster in Egyptian Mythology
Ammit is a monster in Egyptian mythology who devoured the souls of sinners after Osiris's judgment. She had the hindquarters of a hippopotamus, the forequarters of a lion, and the head of a crocodile. Also known as the Devourer of Souls, she dwelled in the Hall of Maat, beside the scales of judgment. The righteous were granted passage to the Field of Reeds (Aaru), while sinners were devoured by Ammit.
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Ichneumon
The ichneumon (Egyptian mongoose, or Pharaoh's rat) was a sacred animal to the ancient Egyptians, belonging to the mongoose family. This predator was revered above all as a slayer of serpents....
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The Myth of the Eye of Horus
The myth of the Eye of Horus originates as early as the Old Kingdom, appearing in the Pyramid Texts and the Book of the Dead...
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Isis
Isis is the ancient Egyptian goddess of magic, motherhood, and royal power. Daughter of Geb (god of the earth) and Nut (goddess of the sky), sister and...
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