This Cornell note summarizes key information about several ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses, including Horus the falcon-headed sky god and son of Osiris, Khnum the ram-headed creator god, Thoth the ibis-headed god of writing and scribes, Maat the goddess of truth and justice, and Hathor the goddess of love shown as a cow or woman with a cow's head. The note records their main roles and symbols associated with each deity. The reflection at the end connects how each god or goddess represented a special quality or power in ancient Egypt.