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Religious beliefs
The ancient Egyptians, from the dawn of their civilization, held profound beliefs in the divine and the afterlife, shaping their worldview and societal structure. Pharaonic rule was founded upon the divine right of kings, a belief that the pharaoh was divinely appointed to rule over the land. The Egyptian pantheon was populated by a diverse array of gods, each possessing supernatural powers and capable of offering assistance or protection. These gods, however, were not always benevolent, and the Egyptians believed they needed to be appeased with offerings and prayers, ensuring their favor.
Burial customs
The ancient Egyptians held profound beliefs about the afterlife, believing that death was not an end but a transition to another realm of existence. This belief gave rise to an elaborate set of burial customs, meticulously crafted to ensure the deceased's successful passage into the afterlife and their continued existence in the realm of the spirits. These customs, practiced for millennia, involved the preservation of the body through mummification, the performance of elaborate burial ceremonies, and the interment of goods that the deceased would need in the afterlife.
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