The hidden mythology of the seven scorpion goddesses associated with the god Horus
In short: Egyptologist Robert Ritner explores the ancient Egyptian mythos surrounding seven scorpion goddesses linked to Horus. This lecture, originally delivered in 1996, offers a scholarly deep dive into the complex religious symbolism and divine figures of the ancient world.
In this lecture, Robert Ritner, a professor of Egyptology at the University of Chicago, examines the specific mythological grouping of seven goddesses connected to Horus. The presentation highlights the intersection of scorpion iconography and divine feminine power within Egyptian belief systems.
The lecture was recorded on October 9, 1996, at the Oriental Institute's Breasted Hall. It features restored slides from 2017 and provides a detailed analysis of these deities, which Ritner categorizes into three distinct sets of seven goddesses.
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