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- The Earth: Geb
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The Sun: Horus
Horus was a fierce and proud Egyptian god. He was the son of Osiris, the god of air and the ...Read more
The Sun: Re
Re was known as the sun-god and the creator in ancient Egypt. He took on many forms, each depending ...Read more
The Earth: Geb
Thousands of years ago, Geb was worshipped at the city of Heliopolis in lower Egypt as the ...Read more
The Sky: Nut
Nut was the Egyptian sky goddess. She was depicted as a giant, naked woman who was supporting ...Read moreHistorical Events
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