Amun: (ah-MOON) A god known in early eras, but who attained dominance during the New Kingdom as the state god of Thebes. He was a creator god who was believed to have formed all other gods. Also called Amon or Amun-Ra.

Sekhmet: (SECKH-met) A goddess usually depicted with a lion head, she was associated with fires and plagues.

Bastet: (BAHS-tet) A goddess usually depicted as a cat, she was the protector of pregnant women and the pleasure-loving goddess who served as the patroness of music and dance.

Osiris: (o-SIGH-riss) The myth of Osiris was the basis for the god’s cult. Osiris was slain by his brother deity, Seth. He was discovered by Isis and Nephthys, who brought him back to life. The resurrection of Osiris became symbolic of the kings of Egypt in the afterlife.

Horus: (HOR-russ) The Greek name of the Egyptian god, Hor. Depicted as a falcon, Horus was the manifestation of the living king.

Thoth: (THOUGTH) The god of learning and wisdom, associated with the moon. He is normally depicted as a man with the head of an ibis.