PTAH

Ptah was an important god in Egyptian mythology, best known as the god of creation and the patron of crafts. He was especially honored in the city of Memphis, where he formed a mighty triad with Sekhmet and Nefertoum1.

Ptah Biography:

1. Place of birth: Memphis, Egypt.

2. Family: Son of the god Noum and brother of the sun god Rê.

3. Partner: Sekhmet, the goddess of battle and revenge.

4. Children: Nefertoum, the god of healing and protection.

5. Symbol: The cake, the symbol of fertility and continuous rebirth.

6. Color: Green, symbol of life and growth

What is interesting for believers:

Ptah is often seen as the god who created the world through his thoughts and words. This makes him unique among the Egyptian gods, because he did not bring the world to life with physical strength but with intellect and words1. This emphasizes the value of wisdom, creativity, and the ability to change the world through ideas and words.

His role as  a patron of crafts and builders also made him very important to society, as he protected and inspired the artisans and architects who built Egypt's magnificent temples and monuments.

Today, Ptah is mainly revered by believers and Egyptologists interested in ancient Egyptian religion and mythology. There are no major modern religious movements that worship Ptah as they did in ancient Egypt, but his cult and influence persist in various forms:

1. Temples and Sanctuaries: Some ancient temples and shrines in Egypt, such as the Temple of Ptah in Memphis, are still visited by people interested in Egyptian mythology and history.

2. Academic Studies: Egyptologists and historians study and publish on Ptah and its role in Egyptian culture and religion.

3. Popular Culture: Ptah is often featured in books, movies, and video games that focus on ancient Egyptian mythology.

4. Neopaganism: Some modern neopagans and pagans interested in ancient gods may also worship Ptah or include him in their rituals and practices.

Although his worship is no longer as broad as it was in ancient Egypt, his influence and memory of him continues to exist in various forms.