Egyptian Gods

In Egyptian mythology, Duat or Tuat also called Akert, Amenthes or Neter-khertet is the underworld.

This was the region through which the sun god Ra traveled from west to east during the night, and where he battled Apep. It also was the place where people’s souls went after death for judgment. The structure of Duat, and the dangers faced there by the souls of the dead, are detailed in texts such as the Book of Gates and the Book of the Dead. The Duat was located beneath the earth where Osiris presided over the dead. It was believed that the sun on its journey through the Duat, brought light and revitalization to the deceased, including Osiris, and with whom they were to arise in the morning.

In Egyptian Underworld, the hearts of the dead ones were judged by weighing one’s heart against the feather of Ma’at, the goddess of truth, justice and harmony.

The heart was thought to be the location of the mind, will and character by the ancient Egyptians. The heart would become out of balance because of failure to follow Ma’at and any hearts heavier or lighter than her feather were rejected and eaten by the goddess Ammit (also known as the Devourer of Souls). Those souls that would be allowed to travel toward the paradise of Aaru had to have hearts that weighed exactly the same as Ma’at’s feather.

Gods and goddesses in Duat are Osiris, Isis, Nephthys, Anubis, Four Sons of Horus, Ammit, Hathor, Amunet and Neith.