Egyptian sun god and creator god. He was usually depicted in human form with a falcon head, crowned with the sun disc encircled by the uraeus (a stylized representation of the sacred…
Hetepes-Sekhus
Hetepes-Sekhus was an Underworld cobra goddess who by virtue of her power as the eye of Re annihilates the souls of Osiris’ enemies. her invincibility is enhanced by her entourage of crocodiles.
Nehebkau
‘He Who Unites the Kas’, was a benevolent snake god who the Egyptians believed was one of the original primeval gods. He was linked to the sun god, swimming around in the…
Durga
Durga is an incarnation of Devi or the Mother Goddess, a unified symbol of all divine forces. For Shaivas, Durga is the wife of Shiva. For Vaishnavas and Shaktas Durga is another…
Mertseger
God of the Valley of the Kings, have the appearance of a woman with the head of cobra, or a scorpion with a woman’s head. Mertseger was the protector and guardian of…
Dedwen
Dedwen is another of the Anthropomorphic gods, presiding over Nubia and its access to resources such as incense, who was at times worshipped in ancient Egypt. In the Pyramid Texts the king…
Lord Shiva
Shiva is the destroyer of the world, following Brahma the creator and Vishnu the preserver, after which Brahma again creates the world and so on. Shiva is responsible for change both in…
Apep, also name Apophis, the Destroyer
God of evil and darkness, has the appearance of a great serpent or crocodile. Apep was the ancient spirit of evil and destruction who dwelled in eternal darkness. Every day he would…