Monday, June 18, 2001

African deities

African gods & goddesses

Amun - King of the gods

Ani-lbo - a goddess of birth, death, happiness and love

Anubis - god of the Dead

Atum - First god, god of Perfection

Bastet - goddess of Protection

Bes - goddess of Childbirth and Family; Protection for Children, Pregnant Women and Families

Geb - god of the Earth

Hathor - a goddess of love and joy

Horus - god of the Sky, Ruler of Egypt

Isis - goddess of Protection and Magic

Leza - Creator who is Compassionate and Merciful (Rhodesia)

Ma'at - goddess of Truth, Justice and Harmony

Nephthys - goddess of the Dead

Ngai - High god, Creator and Giver of All Things (East Africa)

Nun - god of Water and Chaos

Nut - goddess of the Sky who Covers the Earth

Nzambi - Unapproachable god, Sovereign Master

Obatala - goddess of Earth and People, Creator

Osiris - god of the Dead, Ruler of the Underworld

Ra - Sun god

Raluvhimba - god of the Heavens, Creator

Seshat - goddess of Writing and Measurement

Seth - god of Chaos

Thoth - god of Writing and Knowledge

Wadjet - Cobra goddess, Protector of the King