Ancient Egyptian mythology is one of the oldest and most fascinating mythological systems in history. Central to Egyptian mythology are the gods and goddesses who shaped the world, such as Ra, the sun god, and Osiris, the god of the afterlife. These gods were believed to govern all aspects of life, death, and the cosmos, with their stories helping to explain natural phenomena, the afterlife, and human behavior.
Many Egyptian myths focus on creation, death, and resurrection. One of the most well-known stories is the myth of Osiris and Isis, in which Osiris is murdered by his brother Set, only to be resurrected by his wife Isis. The Egyptians believed that these divine myths offered wisdom on how to live and how to prepare for the afterlife, influencing their religious practices and rituals.