Ancient Egyptian literature

everyday life. Although the Ancient Egyptians, the Guptan Empire, and the Roman Republic seemingly have little in common on the surface, being of differing places and time periods, one commonality is that their religions effected the ethics and social structures of the civilization. All three of these societies at the base level were shaped in some ways by their respective religions, though to varying and differing degrees. The most important concept of Egyptian ethics was that of ma ’at.…

bodies would be buried inside the pyramid with the cement and clay. This was considered and honorable death with few having the physical attributes to complete such a task. There was a theory published by British scholar K. Spence stating that “Ancient Egyptians aligned the pyramids by using the simultaneous transit of two circumpolar stars (Delta Ursae Minoris) in order to establish true North.”( Venner The Pyramids page…

Egyptian culture was highly religious. Thus most Egyptian artworks involve the depiction of many gods and goddesses. The above scribe was buried in a tomb of a man named Hunefer, who is a high ranking person in Egyptian culture. Hunefer is depicted in a white robe and is shown interacting with many gods and goddesses. The gods and goddesses depicted are Anubis, Ma’at, Thoth, Osiris, Horus, Isis, and Nephthys. Gods were depicted according to their position in the hierarchy of deities, and always…

goddess representing Upper Egypt. The Egyptians used the eye as a funerary amulet for protection against evil and to guide their rebirth in the underworld” (Alchin). This amulet is made of gold and glass. Formal qualities of art include visual elements and visual principles that make up a piece of art. The use of color with bright blue and gold and the quality of lines detailed in the vulture are two visuals elements in the Eye of Horus. Since most ancient Egyptian art was never meant to be seen…

Religion in Ancient Egypt guided almost every single aspect of Egyptian life. Egyptian religion was base on the combination of practice and beliefs, which included mythology, spiritualism, science and magic. Egyptians believed that life on Earth it is just a beginning of eternal journey. In order to continue the journey after death, human needed to live a life that worth to be continued. If a soul deserves a life after death, it will reach the afterlife. In order to do it, the human soul has to…

Ancient Egyptian Beliefs on Royal Burials and Their Relativity to the Afterlife Though throughout the course of Egyptian history there may be notable differences in the belief system between different periods, one idea remains: the concept of universal order or ma ‘at. This order must be maintained for the people of Egypt to prosper, but how is this done and by whom? In part, this is achieved when the Egyptians follow the rituals of their belief system. Of these rituals, the most…

It was amazing how a visit in an art museum can make a student be more interested or eagerly to learn more about history through art. My field trip to Museum of Fine Arts Houston was an opportunity to see in real life and discover what we have seen in our slides from class lecture. Art had been part of human’s life, civilization or an era. It is consider as one’s perspective in life. It also shows one’s perspective towards its subject. It also expand my idea and understanding of the history and…

Stonehenge, located in Southern England, on the Salisbury plains is known by many. Stonehenge is a mysterious site that inspires various theories.The mystery of Stonehenge has made an impact on science and astronomy To begin with, people believe that the stones were crafted differently in various parts of the stone circle. In the text “Understanding Stonehenge” by Rossella Lorenzi visiters say they stay overnight to mark the summer solstice and to see the sunrise above the stones. Also…

ones’ journey to the afterlife, the most iconic and perhaps important of all is the weighing of the heart scene. Upon the passing of a member of the Egyptian elite many important rituals would take place including purification, mummification, and the opening of the mouth ceremony . Once buried the deceased would commence a journey through the ancient Egyptian underworld named Duat and subsequently enter the hall of judgment to declare innocence from wrongful deeds that may have tarnished the…

Canopic Jars 1.2.17 A Canopic Jar is part of the ancient Egyptian Mummification ritual, which was the process of preserving the vital body parts (heart, intestine, lungs and stomach.) The ancient Egyptians believed that by preserving a persons organs and body, you would therefore preserve their spirit. The organs are wrapped in resin soaked linen to help preserve them, The Jars are then placed in special places around a tomb, usually within Canopic chests (chests that contain more than one…