Egyptian Pantheon

The Egyptian Pantheon is one of the oldest Pantheons of Pagan Gods on record and its origins date back to the farthest reaches of known history. The Egyptian gods, at the height of their power, did not cover as much territory as did some of the other Pantheons, but their rich culture, esoteric rituals, and powerful magicks guaranteed them a spot among the mightiest Pantheons ever.
The head of the Egyptian Pantheon is Ra, the god of the sun. Other important members of the Pantheon include Anubis, Bastet, Apophis, Isis, and Thoth.
In modern times the Pantheon is but a shadow of its former self. Like all the other Pantheons, they have lost most of their territory and their power as belief in the gods has all but vanished. Isolated cults and a few devoted occultists is all they really have left. But the sands of Egypt hum with the energy of countless centuries, and even in their weakened state the gods of Egypt are still a force to be reckoned with.
== Facts: ==
-Ancient Egypt was highly religious, but unlike many modern portrayals, theirs was a kingdom of life. Egyptians enjoyed the use of cosmetics, music, wine, and vibrantly painted homes. Egyptian religion dealt primarily not with death, but instead with life after death. The fate of the soul was of integral importance to the mind of the Egyptians.
-Egyptian magicks were second to none. The use of magick was extensive and at times everyone knew a little of it. Curses, binding spells, good luck charms, potions and more, all were used daily in Egyptian society.
-One of the reasons Egyptian magick was so successful was because of the Pantheon. The gods of Egypt took an active role in protecting Egyptian magicians from Infernals. With the gods themselves driving off evil spirits, the ancient Egyptians were free to practice the occult arts much more freely.
-The Egyptian Pantheon suffered a series of humiliating defeats at the hands of an ancient, middle-eastern prophet long ago. As such, the Pantheon to this day is hostile to Middle-Eastern culture, particularly the Abrahamic religions.
-Of all the ancient civilizations to produce Mummies, Egypt has by far produced the lot of them. Many of these Mummies are the active servants of the Pantheon.
-Egypt was once home to an entire Order of Adepts centered around God as the Aton. While now defunct in the modern age, they were quite prolific in ancient times.
-The Holy Name historically linked with ancient Egypt is Amun. Theists who follow God as Amun will be more or less tolerated by the Egyptian Pantheon, with the notable exceptions of Set, Apophis and Horus.
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