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Egyptian Godforms

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*Aten *Aten
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-*Bes+*Bes: An Egyptian godform usually depicted as a man of dwarf stature, facing forward (as opposed to the nearly universal canonical profile), wearing the mask and tail of a lion and carrying a large knife; also often holding a rattle. Bes is the Name associated most strongly with protection of the household and specifically its children and pregnant women; he was also seen as the patron of laughter, dancing, happiness and fertility. Bes's masked face with lolling tongue can be seen on amulets and pieces of furniture throughout Egyptian history.  
*Hapi *Hapi
*Het-heru (Gk: Hathor) *Het-heru (Gk: Hathor)
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*Tehuti (Gk: Thoth) *Tehuti (Gk: Thoth)
*Tum *Tum
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 +==Sources==
 +http://www.kemet.org/glossary/ Listing of Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) god-names from the website of The Kemetic Orthodox Faith, a neo-Egyptian religion featuring a very well researched listing of Egyptian god-names (<i>netjeru</i>).

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The Ennead

The Ennead were the nine most important gods and goddesses worshipped in the Egyptian city of Heliopolis.

The Ogdoad

Many ancient Egyptian cities revered a principal set of eight deities, usually arranged in four male/female pairs. For example: the Ogdoad of Hermopolis was as follows:

Other Important Egyptian Godforms

Egyptian and Greek names:

Sources

http://www.kemet.org/glossary/ Listing of Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) god-names from the website of The Kemetic Orthodox Faith, a neo-Egyptian religion featuring a very well researched listing of Egyptian god-names (netjeru).