Undoubtedly many people, if not most, believed they were beneficial, just as many people today believe that their religious faith is powerful. But there must have been some in ancient Egypt who were skeptical of the national religion.
so they know when to plant and harvest crops
The ancient Egyptians counted how many days it took till harvest, and they counted 365 days between each harvest. Therefore, the ancient Egyptians year was 365 days. This made it easier to tell within how many days it would be till the next harvest, as well as being able to specify dates and times.
False :)
The Ancient Egyptians used a calender that was a mixture of Lunar & Solar: the threee seasons of the year were three; akhet (Inundation), peret (Growth - Winter) and shemu (Harvest - Summer).
Demeter wasn't a religion, it was a Greek Goddess that focused on harvest of the Earth. There were cults dedicated to Demeter they focused on making sacrifices to Demeter in exchange for good growth and harvest of much needed crops.
so they know when to plant and harvest crops
Yes the egyptians prayed to the sun god because they believed he would help them gain good harvest. Hope this helped. :D
the religion of the Ancient Egyptians affected their daily lives through the beliefs that floods,drought,and successful harvest were caused by the gods and goddesses. They would perform sacrifices ,pray,and give gifts to the temples of worship to honor the gods and ensure successful harvest and floods!
The ancient Egyptians counted how many days it took till harvest, and they counted 365 days between each harvest. Therefore, the ancient Egyptians year was 365 days. This made it easier to tell within how many days it would be till the next harvest, as well as being able to specify dates and times.
The ancient Egyptians used simple tools such as sickles and hoes made of wood, flint, or copper to harvest crops. They also utilized wooden plows to till the soil before planting seeds. Furthermore, animals like oxen were sometimes used to help with harvesting and plowing tasks.
They would play music, sing, and dance.
False :)
The Ancient Egyptians used a calender that was a mixture of Lunar & Solar: the threee seasons of the year were three; akhet (Inundation), peret (Growth - Winter) and shemu (Harvest - Summer).
The ancient people believed that the Gods and Goddesses they worshiped would protect them and bring them good harvest or the like. Women would pray to Hera/Juno for children usually.
they had Akhet(flood time) from June to September,summer floods covered the valley floor Peret(sowing time) from october to february the people tilled their fields and planted their crops in the moist soil Shemu(Harvest time) from march to may The farmers harvest their grain
The harvest of crops.
Demeter wasn't a religion, it was a Greek Goddess that focused on harvest of the Earth. There were cults dedicated to Demeter they focused on making sacrifices to Demeter in exchange for good growth and harvest of much needed crops.