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they thought that uncleanliness and the gods were the cause for diseases and illnesses. they thought that if the had committed a sin, the gods would punish them for it. they also kept clean to avoid disease because they thought that bugs and dirt caused it. that is why Cleopatra bathed in milk - she thought it would keep her clean and make her smell better and said that milk was much better for bathing in than water so it prevented her from getting an illness. of course the milk made no difference and she died in the end by trying to introduce a new cure - the snake bite (which only ended up killing her)
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe ancient Egyptians were very advanced in medicine, and knew how to treat certain maladies. However, some illnesses were blamed on possession by demons.
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Which star did the ancient Egyptians closely follow for agricultural reasons?
Sirius
What are two reasons the Nile river was important to the ancient Egyptians?
well for starters it gave the Egyptians knowledge and was a great source of transportation
What did ancient Egyptians do with kohl?
Ancient egyptians used kohl for three reasons. it prevented eye infection they used it as eyeliner they beleived that wearing it around their eyes had something to do with the eye of horus ( horus was one of their gods, the son of osirus )
What did ancient Egyptians eat on Thanksgiving?
Well, it wasn't turkey, for two reasons: 1. They didn't have any turkeys; that's strictly an American bird; 2. They didn't have any Thanksgiving; that's strictly an American holiday.
Which animals were domesticated in ancient Egypt and why?
Well I know that cats and some dogs possibly even cattle were domesticated. Cattle were used to help move massive objects that man alone couldn't move. As we all know cats and dogs were worshiped for the Egyptians reasons. Cats and dogs were domesticated but we don't know why. Hope this helped!
Who built the largest pyramids and why?
The ancient Mexicans (and Egyptians) - for religious reasons.
Which star did the ancient Egyptians closely follow for agricultural reasons?
Sirius
What are two reasons the Nile river was important to the ancient Egyptians?
well for starters it gave the Egyptians knowledge and was a great source of transportation
Why did ancient Egyptians wear clothing?
For the same reasons people do so today. For protection and ornamentation.
Why did the ancient egyptians use heiroglyphics?
For many reasons. The main one being that they could be written on stone.
What did ancient Egyptians do with kohl?
Ancient egyptians used kohl for three reasons. it prevented eye infection they used it as eyeliner they beleived that wearing it around their eyes had something to do with the eye of horus ( horus was one of their gods, the son of osirus )
Why do some people of the world worship wolves?
For similar reasons the ancient Egyptians worshipped cats. For similar reasons people currently worship Allah, God, and other religious deities.
When we’re most pyramids built?
They were build for religious reasons the egyptians were the first people to believe in the afterlife
Why were tho gods on ancient egyptians so important to their society?
For exactly the same reasons that people who hold religious beliefs today think their god is important
What did ancient Egyptians eat on Thanksgiving?
Well, it wasn't turkey, for two reasons: 1. They didn't have any turkeys; that's strictly an American bird; 2. They didn't have any Thanksgiving; that's strictly an American holiday.
What is the budget of Reasons to Believe?
The budget of Reasons to Believe is 3,131,508 dollars.
What were the reasons why HIV spread so quickly in the US?
nobody know ed what for a illness it is and nobody know how to prevent this illness.
