Egyptian Celestial Gods

Egyptian celestial gods refer to the deities in ancient Egyptian religion associated with the sky, stars, sun, moon, and other celestial phenomena. These gods were integral to the Egyptian cosmology, which often depicted the sky as a goddess stretching over the earth, with celestial bodies and other deities inhabiting the heavens. Notable among these gods is Nut (Hebrew: נוט, Arabic: نوت), the sky goddess, often depicted as a woman arched over the earth, her body adorned with stars. Her consort, Geb (Hebrew: גב, Arabic: جب), represented the earth. The sun god, Ra (Hebrew: רע, Arabic: راع), was considered the creator and sustainer of life, traversing the sky daily in a solar barque. Other significant celestial deities include Thoth (Hebrew: תות, Arabic: توت), the god of the moon and wisdom, and Horus (Hebrew: הורוס, Arabic: هورس), associated with the sky and kingship. These gods were central to Egyptian mythology, influencing both religious practices and the understanding of the cosmos.