The Gods of Ancient Egypt -- Minor Gods

Minor Gods of Egypt

They're called "minor," but after all, how minor can a god be? These are gods and goddesses that are less famous than the others, or perhaps were not worshipped as widely. There are a few demigods and deified mortals here as well.

Others are listed here because not much is known about them. Like other polytheistic religions, the pantheon of gods increased over time until there were literally hundreds of deities. Some of them are incredibly minor indeed, such as Dua, the god of toiletries. Other gods might have had large followings, but their cults passed after a few decades or centuries. Others, like Bes, never really had cults or temples, but were instead revered by nearly everyone.

Thus, as has been said before, it would be impossible to list every god worshipped in Egypt over the several thousand years of its history. These are the ones we could find, and the ones for which we could discover valid and complete information. However, if we've left out your favorites, tell us about them, and we'll be sure to add them in.

Aken

Ferryman of the Underworld

Ament

Greeter of the Dead

Anhur

Champion of Ra

Anuke

Goddess of War

As

Kindly God of the Desert

Banebdjetet

God of Lower Egypt

Bes

Protector of Childbirth

Heset

Goddess of Plenty

Hike

God of Magic and Medicine

Imhotep

Lord of Science and Thought

Kabechet

Helper of Anubis

Mafdet

Goddess of Scorpions and Snakes

Mahes

The Lord of the Massacre

Mehen

Defender of the Sun Boat

Menhit

Lion-headed War Goddess

Mertseger

Guardian of the Valley of the Kings

Min

God of Fertility

Nefertem

Lord of the Sunrise

Pakhet

The Strength of Woman

Renenutet

Goddess of the Harvest

Satet

Goddess of the Inundation

Sons of Horus

Gods of the Viscera and the Canopic Jars

Upuaut

The Opener of the Ways

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