Horus

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…

To what extent did the animal figures affect the daily lives of the Ancient Egyptian population? This research question is worthy of investigation because animals affected the beliefs of the Egyptian society in a variety of ways, and knowing the basis of where these beliefs came from can further help historians and researchers understand why the Egyptians organized their societies in the way that they were. The land of the gods of Egypt was vast and it was ruled by spirits of animals. Such, was…

Political Pharaohs had full control over the Egyptian state and were regarded as gods come to earth to ensure the wellbeing of citizens. One of the earliest Pharaohs, Menes, is accredited as the founder of the first dynasty and uniting Upper and Lower Egypt. He is widely believed to actually most likely be the pharoah Narmer. The land of Egypt was divided into 42 Nomes, each ruled by a Noble governor whom was appointed directly by the pharaoh. The law and justice system of Egypt was based on a…

The story of Cinderella had been around for many years. The first version dates back to 850 A.D. (Myseveralworlds). Each version has similarities and differences. Most common similarity is a young girl who is mistreated, all have a unique magic tale, and a prince. Most of the world today, know Walt Disney’s Cinderella version. Walt Disney was far from the original producer, to surprise many. “During World War 11, Disney had lost touch with the European film markets, concerning other films. His…

examples of feminine leadership. Kings mothers and wives also played an important role in relation to the king. They were referred to by the venerated title of mwt nswt, meaning kings’ mother, a title from the early dynastic period or also, ‘she who sees Horus and Seth’. Historian, Susan Hollis presupposes that woman were bearers of divine queenship which only complemented the aspect of kingship. This reveals a differing aspect to the equality of women and the prevailing view in early Egyptian…

Ancient Egypt Egypt is considered to be one of the “cradles of Western Civilization” and has had a profound impact on civilizations throughout history. The Egyptians were able to create a unique culture and make remarkable advances in their time. Ancient Egypt is divided into three major timeframes: the Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, and New Kingdom. Instead of using normal chronology, the Egyptians marked the years with the beginning and end of a pharaoh’s reign. This is why it is difficult for…

It doesn’t take too much careful observation in our everyday lives to see something about death. Just watch the news and it will likely be littered with stories about death or dying. If not the news perhaps simply just watch a movie, very seldom do they not feature death or the fear of dying in them, but why? Why is death so prevalent around us today? What is it that makes us cling to it and compels us to keep asking questions about it, talking about it, and thinking of it constantly? Simply…

CHRISTIANITY Claim Transcendence is the belief that a divine realm exists outside of the universe. It is the belief that there is one God, you have a soul, and after death you go to Heaven or Hell. Christianity is one of the religions that was formed out of this belief. Christianity claims that Jesus, God the Son, came to earth to reveal the Father to us and then save us from our sins by dying on the cross about 2,000 years ago. Salvation, which is basically the deliverance from our sins,…

Neolithic (late Stone Age) communities in northeastern Africa exchanged hunting for agriculture and made early advances that paved the way for the later development of Egyptian arts and crafts, technology, politics and religion (including a great reverence for the dead and possibly a belief in life after death). Around 3400 B.C., two separate kingdoms were established: the Red Land to the north, based in the Nile River Delta and extending along the Nile perhaps to Atfih; and the White Land in…

body was dismembered and the pieces were scattered across Egypt. Osiris’ wife Isis gathered up the fragments and Anubis, the god of embalming, bound the pieces back together. Osiris was brought back to life and became ruler of the afterlife. His son Horus defeated Seth and became the ruler of Earth. This story provides a mythological rationale for the artificial preservation of the bodies of the dead. Osiris is usually depicted as a shrouded figure resembling a…