oct 1, 1454 BC - Egyptian Religion

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Egyptian people followed a polytheistic religion in which a vast number of gods and goddesses were venerated:

Osiris, god of the underworld, was one of the most important and Abydos was an important cult center for him with numerous temples and shrines were constructed at the site in his honor.

Amun-Ra, god associated with the sun, was associated with the city of Luxor (ancient Thebes). The Karnak Temple complex was built near Luxor in honor of this god.

Navigating the underworld was vital to the Egyptians, who believed that the dead could reach a paradise of sorts, where they could live forever. The dead were mummified, and were buried with spells to aid them in navigating the underworld.

Maat, god associated with truth, justice and order. One of the first steps in navigating the underworld was to weigh a person's deeds against the feather of Maat, If the person had committed a great deal of wrong, the person's heart would be heavier than the feather and the person's soul would be obliterated. On the other hand, if their deeds were generally good, they passed forward and had the opportunity to successfully navigate the underworld.

Figurines called shabti were often buried with the deceased. Their purpose was to do the deceased's work in the afterlife for them.

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