Egyptian gods and goddesses

The ancient Egyptians believed in many different gods and goddesses. Each god and goddess had their own role to play in maintaining peace on the land. Some gods and goddesses played a role in creation, some brought the flood every year, some offered protection, and some took care of people after they died. Others were either local gods who represented towns, or minor gods who represented plants or animals. In order for life to run smoothly in Egypt, the Egyptians believed that it was important to worship these gods and goddesses. One of the gods that they worshiped was the god of the sun, Ra, whose appearance was the head of a falcon and a sun disk. The symbol of this god was a white crown. 


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