BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE: 8 ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses that you (probably) didn’t know about

Joyce Tyldesley, BA, DPhil

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The ancient Egyptians worshipped at least 1,500 gods and goddesses. Some of these, such as the mummified god of the dead, Osiris, and the goddess of magical healing, Isis, are well known today. Others are more obscure. How much do you know about Egypt’s forgotten deities?

Writing for History Extra, Joyce Tyldesley shares 8 lesser-known gods and goddesses…

Period	26 Jan 2017

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Title	8 ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses that you (probably) didn’t know about
Media name/outlet	BBC History Magazine
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	26/01/17
Description	The ancient Egyptians worshipped at least 1,500 gods and goddesses. Some of these, such as the mummified god of the dead, Osiris, and the goddess of magical healing, Isis, are well known today. Others are more obscure. How much do you know about Egypt’s forgotten deities? Writing for History Extra, Joyce Tyldesley shares 8 lesser-known gods and goddesses…
URL	www.historyextra.com/article/bbc-history-magazine/ancient-egyptian-gods-goddesses-you-probably-didn%25E2%2580%2599t-know-about
Persons	Joyce Tyldesley

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Egyptology
ancient civilisation
ancient religions
mythology