New questions are being raised about the origins of the Bible’s most iconic stories. From Cain and Abel to the resurrection of Jesus, startling parallels can be found in ancient Egyptian mythology — ...

Ancient Egypt in North Africa was one of the most powerful and influential civilizations in the region for over 3,000 years, from around 3100 B.C to 30 B.C. It left behind numerous monuments, ...

Does the Biblical story of the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt appear in Greek mythology? This article examines some possibilities.

Early cults and divinities -- The creation of the world -- Common concepts -- The Heliopolitan cosmogony -- The Memphite cosmogony -- The Hermopolitan cosmogony -- The Theban cosmogony -- Other ...