Ancient Egyptian religion

A motif is a reoccurring idea that develops a central main message, or why something may occur. In this case, there are many similar ideas used in myths around the world. I think analyzing the motifs throughout different religions are important because the stories describe the beginning of the world and humanity. Some of these myths are still alive and are currently being worshipped, but others have died off and are no longer talked about. Concerning creation myths, there are three main motifs…

constant desire for something more. Spirituality is “the gap between what we are, what we aspire to be, and what we think our potential is.” This is what ultimately creates the gap. When focusing on this gap, it goes all the way back to the Ancient Greek and the Egyptians. They would begin with a theory and move to praxis, and apply it to their everyday life. Today, the praxis is developed first and then comes the theory. The theory is “how the universe is compared to how things were in the…

Mummies have been found in other places around the world, but Egyptian ones are the most recognized. They started the process of mummification around 2600 BC. There are a few questions that people might ask: What did death mean to the ancient Egyptians? Why did they mummify the bodies of the dead? Why did they want to preserve the appearance of life in their dead for all eternity? We think we know plenty about mummification in ancient Egypt. A common misconception of mummification is that it was…

In Ancient Egypt there were many Kings, Pharaohs, and Gods that played big roles throughout history. Throughout this museum you will see a stretch of Ancient Egyptian history with fascinating artwork that makes it easy to get more in depth. The Pharaohs in The Old Kingdom were seen as the most powerful beings and they were the ones in charge of weather, fertility, and agriculture. They were portrayed as a younger this was to help the Pharaohs signify good fertility and power. Since the Pharaoh…

The Egyptians practiced the art of mummifying their dead for 3,000 years or more in the belief that the soul would be reunited with the body in the afterlife, so the body had to be kept intact. A mummy is a dead body in which some of the soft tissue has been preserved along with the bones. Usually this means it was specially embalmed or preserved for burial, but sometimes natural conditions alone freeze, dry out, or otherwise prevent the body from decaying by inhibiting the growth of microbes.…

In Egypt in 1327 BCE, there lived a Pharaoh and his wife, they are depicted on King Tutankhamun's throne in what is known simply as Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun. This time period of the New Kingdom is where rulers had come to have the name of a Pharaoh and Tutankhamun’s familial line had regained their power. Tutankhamun and his queen were half-siblings, and it was not uncommon at this time due to a royal bloodline remaining intact. Although they were siblings who shared a father, they loved…

perfume the air with holy water before the shrine. Millions visit the temples. The ancient egypts deeply believed in the afterlife. They went to great…

(Met Museum, 2015) Function The image is a cultural expression.The Egyptians infused their culture with their religious practices and beliefs. Used to praise the king and draw attention to not only his accomplishments but his personality and form. Visual Form The visual form seems to have been created with great attention…

“The class is in the eye of the beholder.” Especially in the book entitled Past Imperfect which follows the lives of rich and powerful people. The book was written by Julian Fellowes. Julian Fellowes was born in Egypt where his father worked in the British Embassy. He grew up in England and attended Cambridge where he enrolled to drama school. He was a “part-time actor for ages” and had appearances for more than 40 movies and TV shows. In the middle for his career in acting, Fellowes…

This work, from Ancient Egypt, was carved from red granite circa 1400 B.C.E. The most fascinating part of this work of art, for me, was the face. Of the statues from Ancient Egypt I have seen, the faces are usually solemn and serene. In this statue of Amenhotep II, the face appears almost whimsical and amused. Though this is a somewhat trivial…