He was their spiritual leader.
He was their spiritual leader.
He was their spiritual leader.
They saw themselves as gods
They saw themselves as gods
Egypt was a theocracy. Therefore, religion played a central role in defining laws, conforming societal values, and condoning the Pharaoh's rule.
the pharaoh that tried to change egypts religion was Amenhotep who ruled in 1370
Anubis was never a pharaoh of Egypt, he was a god in the Egyptian religion.
polytheism
PHARAOH AKHENATON changed Egypt's religion to monotheism. While he refused to propitiate the gods he had banned, he did perform all necessary secular duties of Pharaoh.
Polytheism, before and after.
The pharaoh played a high role in society.
In the Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt, the relationship between government and religion was deeply intertwined, with the pharaoh considered both a political leader and a divine figure. The pharaoh's authority was legitimized by religious beliefs, as he was seen as the intermediary between the gods and the people. Religious institutions, such as temples, played a crucial role in governance, often managing large resources and influencing state policies. Additionally, the construction of monumental temples and pyramids served to reinforce the power of the pharaoh and the central role of religion in society.