Egypt Museum

festivals

Winter Solstice

While we don’t have detailed accounts of how the Winter and Summer Solstices were exactly marked and specifically celebrated in Ancient Egypt, it is clear and evident that the Egyptians recognized the importance of the cycle of seasons, agriculture, and associated such with the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth. All evidence suggests to...

Goddess Mut

In the grand tapestry of Ancient Egyptian divinity, Mut emerges as a goddess of both formidable stature and subtle grace. Her name, meaning “Mother,” captures the essence of her role as a maternal figure, embodying the creative and nurturing forces of the cosmos. Often regarded as the consort of Amun, and at times as the...