The Ennead
The Ennead (uh-need) represents the nine major gods of the Egyptian pantheon. Like any family, their relationships are complicated and filled with jealously, drama, and a little bit of skull duggery. Hover over each god to learn more about them!
Atum
The Creator
Credited with creating the Earth, Atum also created Shu and Tefnut, who are treated as his children.
Shu
Air
Shu has dominion over the air, wind, and the atmosphere.
Tefnut
Moisture
Tefnut rules over moisture and rain. She supports the growing of crops.
Geb
The Earth
Geb is the god of the earth and is often depicted laying down, like the land itself.
Nut
The Sky
She represents the sky and is often depicted with stars on her body.
Set
Chaos
Seth rules over chaos, the desert, storms, and violence. He was feared by some and worshipped by others.
Osiris
Afterlife
Osiris was the god of the dead and fertility. He judged the souls of the dead and decided if they were worthy of the afterlife. He also is associated with the annual flooding of the Nile.
Nephthys
Mourning
She is the goddess of mourning, funerals, and the dead. She and Isis helped guide the souls of the dead to the afterlife.
Isis
Magic
The goddess of protection, motherhood, and magic, Isis is married to Osiris and mother to Horus.
But where did the Ennead come from?
On your journey through the temples you'll discover the answer to this question and more!