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It was unique in its detailed picture of life after death, a concept that most religions of the time (including Judaism) hardly bothered about; and especially it was unique in the idea that the way in which you had led your life was carefully measured by the gods after your death and then either punished or rewarded. It would take until the emergence of Christianity thousands of years later before another religion took up the idea of punishment or reward in an afterlife for the life you had lived.
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What do Egyptians believe in?
It is usually referred to just as the "ancient Egyptian religion".
Where were the ancient Egyptians based?
The ancient Egyptians were based in egypt.
Most ancient Egyptians were?
most Ancient Egyptians were peasant farmers
Where did Egyptian gods come from?
The beliefs of ancient Egyptians and the surrounding people of other civilizations they encountered either in trade, war, or by religion.
The ancient Egyptians were the first ones to create the?
Ancient Egyptians were first to create beer.
What is the oldest religion to worship a creator?
ancient egyptians
What was the life force in the religion of ancient egyptians?
Ka
How was the religion in ancient Greece similar to the religion in ancient Egypt?
They both believe in Gods and Goddesses.
How is Old Norse religion similar to the religion of ancient egyptians?
Both Old Norse religion and ancient Egyptian religion involved a pantheon of gods and goddesses with specific attributes and powers. Both religions also placed importance on rituals and ceremonies to honor their deities. Additionally, both belief systems had myths and stories that explained the creation of the world and various natural phenomena.
What are some believes that Egyptians had?
It's called ancient Egypt religion
What religion did ancient Egyptians believe in?
Ancient Egyptians had their own polytheistic religion, worshipping dozens of gods they believed were present in and had control over nature. Rituals centered on the pharaoh, a human descended from gods.
What religion was Ramses II?
He was the same religion as the rest of the ancient Egyptians, polytheistic, and believed in the Egyptian gods.
Why did lots of ancient Egyptians have to die because of one man?
Because of their religion.
Why did Egyptians believe in myths?
The ancient Egyptians believed in "myths" because they were a part of their religion.
Who are Egyptians that believed in more than one god?
Ancient Egyptians were polytheists--they are referred to as Pharaonic Egyptians. Modern Egyptians are mostly Muslims who are monotheistic.
How were ancient Egyptians different from Sumerians?
they mummified the dead for the afterlife
How did ancient egyptians religion support the power of the Pharaoh?
Pharaohs represented god on earth
