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Geb: The Ancient Egyptian God Whose Laugh Brought Earthquakes
The Egyptian god Geb is one of the most important deities of Egyptian mythology. He is part of the Ennead pantheon and is one of the earliest Egypt...
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Khnum: His Mythology and How He Became the Most Worshiped Deity
Khnum was the god of the Nile who was worshiped in Elephantine and the city of Esna. His recognition and worship began in the Old Kingdom, where th...
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Sobek: The Powerful Half-Animal Ward of Osiris and Isis
Sobek was the ancient god of fertility and military prowess in ancient Egyptian mythology, but this power is not the reason for his fame. He was a ...
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Bastet: How This Lion-headed Goddess Became a Cat-headed Deity
Bastet was the ancient Egyptian goddess of cats, beauty, love, entertainment and pleasure. Also known as Bast, she was originally a lion-headed god...
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Amenemhat III: Economic Prosperity Blossomed in Egypt
Amenemhat III ruled Egypt and is known to have excelled in military, agriculture, culture, and economics. He rose to power as the sixth king of the...
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Senusret III: The Brilliant Leader Who Built the Kingdom of Egypt
Senusret III (1878–1860 BC) was a spectacular leader behind the massive economic development of Egypt. Also known as Sesostris III, he was the fift...
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Atum: The First-ever God of Ancient Egyptian Mythology
Atum is known as the primary god in ancient Egyptian mythology. The god that was present when there was nothing else present, not even the physical...
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What Purpose Do the Obelisk of Senusret and Other Obelisks Serve Now?
The obelisk of Senusret was an edifice to celebrate Senusret, a king of the Twelfth Dynasty. What was the original purpose of obelisks? Why do peop...
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Senusret I: The King Who Ruled with Diplomacy and Candor
Senusret I portrayed a colorful reign during one of the most important times in the history of Egypt. He was celebrated as the second pharaoh of th...
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Babylonian Women: Whores and the Surrogate Goddess
Babylonian women and Sumerian women had vital and specific roles in ancient Mesopotamia. From sex workers to homemakers to being divine fill-ins po...
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Ancient Egyptian Wars: How a New Weapon Changed the World Forever
Ancient Egyptian wars had played a decisive role in the destiny of this great civilization and helped the pharaohs defeat Egypt’s many enemies. Dur...
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Mesopotamian Military: A Combination of Art and Skill
The Mesopotamian military is famous for its inventions and warfare tactics. The ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia were at constant war with each...
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