Pharaohs were not considered Gods but were considered representatives of the God, Horus. Oaths were sworn both to the Gods as well as Pharaoh, to remind the people that they relied as much on the power of a living king as they did on a God and both could avenge perjury.
Pharaohs thought they were gods because power, gold and treasures probably got to their heads and they thought they were better than every one and they were the most powerful people so they become powerful gods too.
Just as with early kings and queens blessed by the pope and given the "divine right" to rule; so the Egyptian people believed that the Pharaoh was not only given the divine birthright to rule, but that he was the living Horus on Earth.
They beleived pharaohs were chosen by gods
Pharohs were considered gods because many people believed that they were the closest things to gods that they had.
To the Egyptians, the Pharaohs were actually gods.
Egyptians thought their Pharaohs were gods or had connections to gods. They were lead to believe that the Pharaohs were able to punish them with super natural abilities.
they belived that they were gods
they belived that they were gods
The major reason why Egyptians believed pharaohs had power was because they were seen as divine beings. Pharaohs were believed to be the intermediaries between the gods and the people, and their authority was believed to be bestowed upon them by the gods themselves. This divine status gave the pharaohs immense political and religious power in Egyptian society.
To the Egyptians, the Pharaohs were actually gods.
To the Egyptians, the Pharaohs were actually gods.
the egyptians thought of the Pharaohs as gods pointed by the pharaoh before them
Egyptians thought their Pharaohs were gods or had connections to gods. They were lead to believe that the Pharaohs were able to punish them with super natural abilities.
In Mesopotamia, kings were considered to be representatives of the gods. To the Egyptians pharaohs were gods on earth.
they viewed their pharaohs as one of the gods.
they belived that they were gods
they belived that they were gods
they belived that they were gods
they belived that they were gods
they belived that they were gods
Pharaohs were ultimately the kings of Egypt. They were also seen as gods.