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Comparison of Egyptian and Greek Mythology
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Comparison of Greek and Egyptian Mythology
Greek and Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Even though the Greek and Egyptians shared some of the same ideas of the types of gods and goddesses they worshipped, they used different names for them and the stories of their origins were different. Both cultures used the stories of their gods and goddesses to explain the mysteries of creation and other parts of nature. Each civilization developed gods that were a representation of their society and culture.
Gods of the Sun
Greek God of the Sun
Egyptian God of the Sun
Apollo
He was a handsome, strong and youthful god with impressive golden hair. He also owned the precious gift of prophecy, given to him by his father Zeus in his infancy
Ra
He was the most important god of the ancient Egyptians.
The ancient Egyptians believed that Ra was swallowed every night by the sky goddess Nut, and was reborn every morning.
Goddess and God of Wisdom
Egyptian God of Wisdom
Greek Goddess of Wisdom
Athena
She was the goddess who taught mankind various skills such as weaving and sewing to the women and agriculture and metallurgy to men. She was always giving precious advice and stood by on any danger. Athena protected the heroes as they went out to war and saved them on their coming back.
Thoth - He was the god of writing and knowledge.
The ancient Egyptians believed that Thoth gave them the gift of hieroglyphic writing. Thoth was also connected with the moon.
Gods of War
Greek God of War
Egyptian God of War
Ares
Horus
He is probably most well-known as the protector of the ruler of Egypt.
The Egyptians believed that the pharaoh was the 'living Horus'
Just like his mother Hera, Ares had a very difficult character to deal with and was therefore rather unpopular among the other deities and mankind. For this reason, no Greek city wanted to have him as its patron. He often had conflicts and fights with his half-sisters Artemis and Athena, especially during the Trojan War.
Goddess of Love
Greek Goddess of Love
Egyptian Goddess of Love
Aphrodite
She was the most attractive goddess of Mount Olympus. She was the goddess of Love, Beauty and Eternal Youth, arousing desire to gods and humans as well as birds and beasts. In addition, she was connected to the death/rebirth of nature and human beings.
Hathor
She was the wife of Horus, and was sometimes thought of as the mother of the pharaoh.
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