An Egyptian goddess with the grace of a feline but the fierceness of a lioness. One of the most important and beloved deities ...

Depictions on ancient Egyptian coffins and tombs suggest a link between the sky goddess Nut and the Milky Way. A recent study led by an astronomer sheds new light on this connection. Depiction of the ...

Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain Ancient depictions of the Egyptian sky goddess Nut may represent one of the earliest visual interpretations of the Milky Way galaxy, a new study suggests.

Nut’s cosmological vignette on the outer coffin of Nesitaudjatakhet in the collection of Odessa Archaeological Museum OAM 52976 (C107). Nut’s body is covered in stars as well as a thick ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The deities of ancient Egypt oversaw virtually every aspect of ...

Ancient depictions of the Egyptian sky goddess may represent one of the earliest visual interpretations of the Milky Way galaxy, a new study suggests. Ancient depictions of the Egyptian sky ...

They say it opens a window into a period late in ancient Egyptian history ... depiction of the sky goddess, Nut, with outstretched wings. Most exciting, though, were the hieroglyphs, because ...

Ancient Egypt is famous for its pyramids, hieroglyphics ... Anubis was also associated with the Greek god Hermes. The goddess Bastet was often associated with a cat. In her earliest forms ...

Bastetodon was named for the cat-headed Egyptian goddess Bastet, who symbolized protection, pleasure, and good health. It was also an acknowledgment of its cat-like snout and the region where the ...

Front: Features an intricate depiction of Bastet, the ancient Egyptian goddess, surrounded by hieroglyphics and traditional Egyptian motifs. Back: Complements the front with additional hieroglyphics ...