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Magic, Hallucinogens, Tattoos, Necromancy... the bizarre story of the Egyptian cult of the god Bes. Worshiped for centuries by ordinary Egyptians who could address him directly and ask him to protect them against evil, especially during childbirth. Its grotesque appearance had two functions: to cheer people up and scare away evil spirits. Where did this rather strange idol come from? Did his cult remain forever in the comfort of Egyptian homes? Why was he such a significant deity to ancient women? What did the Bes cult rituals look like? If you want to get to know that and find out what Bes has to do with ancient psychedelics and necromancy, then tune in to my podcast and… enjoy! Join me on an incredible journey through Egyptian history and mythology! PS. I recommend you listen to it while falling asleep. If you enjoy my videos and would like to support me here’s my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/ancientsitesgirl #historypodcast #egypt #ancienthistory

Journey of Ra through the sky and the Duat. It is the most extensive and frequently described subject in Egyptian religious texts. The ancient Egyptians believed that the only way to travel in the sky and beyond to achieve eternal life was to use a boat. Where did this belief come from? What did the sun god's journey look like, and how was this epic story changing over the centuries? If you want to discover the answers to these questions and find out how Ra himself, his boat, traveling companions and, of course, all the dangers that await him, were described in funerary ancient texts, such as The Book of Gates or The Pyramid Texts, then tune in to my podcast and enjoy! If you enjoy my videos and would like to support me here’s my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/ancientsitesgirl #EgyptDocumentary #egyptiangods y #historypodcast

Amun in the Texts of Ancient Theologians and Philosophers Amun, Ammon, Amen, Ammana all these names refer to one ancient Egyptian god. Although today he is one of the most famous ancient Egyptian gods, his story, unlike that of Horus, Osiris, or Atum, is not full of exciting or action-packed myths. Amun was rather a transcendental deity, which is not surprising when we read his epithets such as, “the Invisible One” or "Hidden of Name”. Already in Greco-Roman times, philosophers were more interested in the figure of Amun than the rest of society, although Egyptian myths were extremely popular at that time. Who was Amun and how did it happen that the invisible, hidden, and unknowable god became, “King of all the Gods”, “Source of all Life”, and “Lord of the Thrones of the Two Lands"? I will answer these questions and I will present lesser-known facts about Amon in today's podcast. We will also learn more about different versions of creation myth and about the history of ancient Egypt itself as the figure of Amun-Ra is inextricably linked with the history of the land of pharaohs. Join me on an incredible journey through Egyptian history and mythology. If you enjoy my videos and would like to support me here’s my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/ancientsitesgirl #bronzeage #egypt #ancienthistory