While a pharaoh was alive, he was Horus. When he died, he became Osiris. Later the pharaoh also became associated with Ra/Re.
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.
While a pharaoh was alive, he was Horus. When he died, he became Osiris. Later the pharaoh also became associated with Ra/Re.
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.
Akhenaton (or Ikhnaton) was the first monotheistic god. He changed his name from Amenhotep IV.Akhenaten was the first Egyptian ruler to believe in one god.
As tombs for the Pharaohs so that he could join the gods in the night sky. The ancient Egyptians believed that their king was an incarnation of the sun god who must be appeased. By building a pyramid the Pharaoh was ensuring prosperity for the Egyptians.
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.
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
While a pharaoh was alive, he was Horus. When he died, he became Osiris. Later the pharaoh also became associated with Ra/Re.
Because the pharoh was the king of Egypt....... so they thought(believe) he was the god of the sky...sun....world...moon....etc.
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.
yes because they believed in many gods. The leader of the gods was Zeus, king of the gods
Akhenaton (or Ikhnaton) was the first monotheistic god. He changed his name from Amenhotep IV.Akhenaten was the first Egyptian ruler to believe in one god.
yes, they worshipped many gods. Somewhat like the Greeks and Romans. Ra was the king of the gods, and the sun god.
Yes, if you believe the mythology. However, he is said to be "the Father of Gods and men" rather than the king of gods.
because there was were Egyptians burie their king and their gods and there was were howard carter discovered him
I believe in ancient Rome.