Egyptian+Gods'+Relationships+With+Humans

(By: Neal Weeratunga) (Group Members: Jenny Shaba, Kyle Alsheskie, Julian Pierce, and Neal Weeratunga) Next Page: Egyptian Sin & Punishment

The Egyptian gods and goddesses were mostly, at least partly anthropomorphic -- human shaped -- deities who behaved like humans and walked among mortals. Gods were not worshiped in the same way throughout Egypt or throughout time. Particular locations and pharaohs favored one set of gods over another. Here is a summary list of some of the major gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt and their primary functions.

They had human forms but were much more powerful; yet like humans, they got angry, despaired, fought with one another, had children, and fell in love. They lived lives that were very much like those of the people who worshipped them, the ancient Egyptians.

The relationship of gods to humans was indirect, communicated by means of the Pharaoh. No close personal tie between the individual Egyptian and the gods - flexible social life.

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