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In Sumer there was no empire-wide set of gods; each city-state had its own patrons, temples, and priest-kings. Which is different than that of the Egyptians which held to usually one king of Egypt, that being the pharaoh.
The living King personified Horus, the falcon, god of the sky, war and protection.Upon his death, the King would become Osiris, the god of the underworld and death.
Sumerians believed that the king got power from the gods.
While a pharaoh was alive, he was Horus. When he died, he became Osiris. Later the pharaoh also became associated with Ra/Re.
While a pharaoh was alive, he was Horus. When he died, he became Osiris. Later the pharaoh also became associated with Ra/Re.
In Sumer there was no empire-wide set of gods; each city-state had its own patrons, temples, and priest-kings. Which is different than that of the Egyptians which held to usually one king of Egypt, that being the pharaoh.
he was a king so they thought he was related to their god
The Egyptions believed that their kings were gods and had magicail powers
Because the pharoh was the king of Egypt....... so they thought(believe) he was the god of the sky...sun....world...moon....etc.
I believe that some priests are considered to be King-like, if not actual Kings and vice-versa. Also, Christ was the ultimate Priest-King, as He is indeed our High Priest and King of Kings.I believe that some priests are considered to be King-like, if not actual Kings and vice-versa. Also, Christ was the ultimate Priest-King, as He is indeed our High Priest and King of Kings.
The living King personified Horus, the falcon, god of the sky, war and protection.Upon his death, the King would become Osiris, the god of the underworld and death.
It is has said to believe that when Cleopatra was little she was a slave. But then some egyptians had found out that Cleopatra is the daughter of a king.{ Sun God}
Gilgamesh was the king of the Sumerians in 2700 BC.
The Sumerians had independent city-states with a monarchy - a separate king and his council - overning each them.
The egyptians built there pyramids for there kings when they died. The kings built the pyramids in their life time and spent a lot of time working in their pyramid. Well the king didn't do the actual he had thousands of his people to do the actual work.
King Tut
Egyptians Praise Their Kings Because Egyptians Thought That Their King Was The God.