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4 days ago · The various sites of interaction between gods and men formed a vast network connecting all the players: the gods were responsible for creation and abundance, the kings and elites were primarily responsible for ensuring that the system ran according to Maat (“Order”), and the people were responsible for living and working throughout the country.The system of ancient Egyptian gods structured ...
4 days ago · This is particularly true of a few gods who, at various points, rose to supreme importance in Egyptian religion. These included the royal patron Horus, the sun-god Ra, and the mother-goddess Isis. During the New Kingdom (c. 1550 –c. 1070 BC), Amun held this position. The theology of the period described in particular detail Amun's presence in ...
1 day ago · Ancient Egyptian mythology is a rich tapestry of stories, gods, and rituals that played a crucial role in the daily lives, religious practices, and cultural identity of ancient Egyptians. Here’s a deep dive into the fascinating details and lesser-known aspects of this intricate belief system: Creation Myths and Cosmology in ancient Egypt 1. Primeval Waters
1 day ago · The ancient Egyptian military was responsible for defending Egypt against foreign invasion, and for maintaining Egypt's domination in the ancient Near East. The military protected mining expeditions to the Sinai during the Old Kingdom and fought civil wars during the First and Second Intermediate Periods.
3 days ago · From the sun god Ra’s daily journey across the sky to the complex tales of Osiris, the god of the underworld, these stories were integral to the ancient Egyptians’ explanation of the world around them. They influenced every aspect of Egyptian life, including art, architecture, and the rituals performed for the dead.
1 day ago · One company producing gold coins today asked Egyptian designer Mahinaz Elmessiry to design some gold coins knowing that she had already launched her line of designs inspired by ancient Egypt.
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5 days ago · Ptolemy was present during Alexander's conquest of Egypt (332 BCE), which was under the oppressive rule of the Achaemenid Empire. Alexander was welcomed by the Egyptian people and proclaimed pharaoh in Memphis. He made offerings to the Egyptian gods, demonstrating his desire to uphold Egyptian tradition, a policy that the Ptolemies would imitate.
