Myths of Ancient Egypt - Introduction

Myths of Ancient Egypt

Myths Are Important

One of the best methods of storytelling in history has been myths. Hundreds of cultures around the world and throughout history have told their own myths. There is so much we can learn from mythology about the culture and history of civilizations. We can learn so much about the past from the myths that were told then. We can learn where we came from and where we are headed. Egyptian Mythology is no exception.

Why Egyptian Mythology?

Unlike many other well documented and common mythologies such as Greek and Roman, Egyptian mythology has remained a mystery to many. It is a rich mythology that can teach us plenty. Not only that but it is an entertaining and interesting mythology full of wonderful stories about the many gods the Egyptians worshiped and their roles in everyday life.

Mythology is a subject that has entertained, enlightened and enriched the lives and minds of people for millennia. Mythologies from every culture and civilization in our world’s history have survived through the ages to teach us of long abandoned beliefs and ideals. They are a treasure that we can both enjoy and learn from.  It is my goal in this blog to keep the rich tradition of storytelling alive by presenting you the readers with the wonderful and enchanting mythologies of Ancient Egypt.

Through this blog I will cover:

-          The many Gods and their domains

-          The stories and tales of Gods

-          The rituals associated with mythology

-          The symbols present in Egyptian mythology

Who Am I?

My name is Jacob. I’m a student in an Arts and Humanities program. I’ve been interested in mythology for much of my young adult life and have studied it in detail for years. Egyptian myths have had the most impact on me out of all that I’ve studied and it is my hope to share them with you.