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Customs of ancient Egypt

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The customs of ancient Egypt, the daily routine of the population, the cities, the crafts, and the economy derive their importance from agriculture, its needs, and its benefits. Herodotus emphasized that Egypt is the gift of the Nile and that the Nile River is the source of all aspects of life, including the religion of the ancient Egyptians and Pharaonic mythology.[1] The Neolithic revolution occurred on the banks of the Nile River through the breeding of domesticated animals. [2]

Amenhotep III with two crowns

State regulation

The fact that the Pharaoh is the embodiment of the god Horus on earth led to absolute rule over the rest of humanity since pre-dynastic times.[3]

Religion

The gods at that time were incarnated in human form, despite the intervention of some other elements taken from animals,

References

  1. ^ "Egypt, The gift of the Nile". EgyptToday. 2020-06-28. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  2. ^ "Revolutions" (PDF).
  3. ^ "Horus - Explore Deities of Ancient Egypt". egyptianmuseum.org. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
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