Religion in Ancient Egypt The story of ancient Egypt has survived for thousands of years. Egypt was one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient era. The monuments and tombs of their pharaohs continue to stand intact today, some, 4,000 years later. I would like to shed light on the aspect of religion of this great civilization. One of the most interesting aspects of ancient Egyptian society is its religion. The depth of Egyptian thinking and the rich imagination displayed in the creation of ideas and images of the gods and goddesses are beyond the way to compare. In elaborating their beliefs, the Egyptians were working on the cosmic plane. They want to search to understand the most basic laws of the universe. Their morals and society conformed as a result of religion. My intention is to focus on three aspects of ancient Egyptian religion. These aspects would be myths, gods, goddesses, and life after death.
Myths are stories that become part of humanity's collective memory. They are said to represent the dreams of a society. It is quite possible to interpret them from a variety of perspective to explain natural phenomena, such as how the earth was formed. Furthermore, they are a rich
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They regarded death as a temporary interruption, rather than the cessation of life. To ensure the continuity of life after death, ancient Egyptian people paid homage to the gods, both during and after life on Earth. When they died, they were mummified so that their soul would return to the body after death, giving it breath and life. Household equipment and food and drink were placed on offering tables outside the tomb's burial chamber to provide for the person's needs in the afterworld. So religion was an important aspect of Egyptian society to practice in their beliefs. Thus the Egyptians made great efforts to make sure the survival of their souls after