This was narrated in their own sacred book, the Popol Vuh. The gods sent a destructive flood to exterminate the wooden people, or those who failed to worship them properly. Similar myths appear in ...

In that they could also show some kind of divination, or favor from the gods. Like many other early civilizations, the ancient Egyptians believed in gods who were active forces in the world. They ...

Finding the flood myth in Egyptian texts In surviving Egyptian texts, there does not appear to be any story with all those exact elements. However, that does not mean that the ancient Egyptians did ...

In Egyptian mythology, Osiris was murdered by his brother Seth, the god of confusion and disorder. Isis was able to reassemble her husband’s dismembered body, bringing Osiris back to life, after ...

In ancient Egyptian mythology, one of the first steps in navigating the underworld was to weigh a person's deeds against the feather of Maat, who was a god associated with truth, justice and order.

The Egyptian pantheon is full of deities, so narrowing down this list took some work. While some notable names were left off the list, such as Horus, Osiris, and Isis, these gods and goddesses ...

Similar myths can also be found in ancient cultures worldwide, including those in the Americas. However, most scientists say no such flood can be found in the geological record.

When playing as an Egyptian civilization in Age of Mythology: Retold, gamers have to choose between three Major Gods: Ra, Isis, and Set. There are nine Minor Gods in Age of Mythology's Egyptian ...

Myth #4: Associations can get properties repaired easily after a flood event After a storm hits, agents know that general contractors, engineers and remediation companies are often in short supply.

2,500-year-old ‘first and largest’ ancient Egyptian astronomy observatory unearthed The observatory, which dates back to the sixth century BC, was discovered in the ancient city of Buto.

This first ancient Egyptian observatory discovered in modern times showcases advanced knowledge of astronomy and its profound link to the Egyptians' spiritual and ritualistic practices.