Which god had a crocodile head?
The ancient Egyptians depicted their gods and goddesses as people with the heads of animals or birds. The god of wisdom, Thoth, has the head of an ibis bird, and the patroness of women and children, the goddess Taurt, has the head of a hippopotamus.
Osiris and Isis, who had human heads, were more fortunate. Osiris and Isis were considered the king and queen of the gods.
Interesting fact: the ancient Egyptians had almost 2,000 different gods and goddesses.
The Egyptians believed that amulets protect from adversity and bring good luck. Their favorite amulet was a scarab beetle.
Who is the goddess Nut?
Nut was the goddess of heaven, and she was portrayed in a robe strewn with stars. Many ancient Egyptian goddesses and gods were relatives. So, Nut was the wife and sister of Hebe at the same time, and Osiris and Isis are their children.
Most of the ancient Egyptian priests performed their duties only 3 months a year.
The priests washed themselves 4 times a day: 2 times in the afternoon and 2 times in the night. They communicated with the gods, but how can you communicate with them when you are dirty?
He is the god of wisdom. Osiris, god of the dead. Taurt, patroness of women and children. Isis, wife of Osiris.