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They had the power to to take care and to work for the pharaohs/ gods

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Q: What kind of power did the Egyptian priestesses have?
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What did ancient Egyptian priestesses do?

These priestesses were usually employed at temples devoted to music and dancing. They were considered equal to their male counterparts.


Where did the ancient Egyptian priestesses live?

They live in Egypt (upper)


Which group of people was right below Pharaoh in Egyptian society?

Priests and Priestesses


How to use priestesses in a sentence?

The priestesses lit the candles by the altar.


Were there priestesses in ancient rome?

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What kind of fish did the ancient Egyptian eat?

Egyptian fish


How were the priestesses chosen in things falls apart?

It is not specifically mentioned, but it is assumed that the priestesses are chosen by the gods themselves.


Who were priestesses in Greek Orthodox Christianity?

There are no priestesses in Greek Orthodoxy as it showed the difference between them and Pagan religions.


Are priestesses female?

Yes


What did the two wings mean for the ancient Egyptian priestesses?

Wings had nothing at all to do with priestesses, but they were associated with protective goddesses. In the tomb of Queen Nefertari some of the scenes depict various goddesses in protective poses, equipped with wings. These include Ma'at, Hathor and Isis. The symbolism is a little obscure, but the wings may refer to the vulture hieroglyph representing the word for "mother" in the ancient Egyptian language, where each goddess takes on the protective role of a mother towards the recently deceased person.


The Egyptian pharaohs ruled with absolute power over?

They ruled over the Egyptian


What jobs were there in ancient Egypt?

Ancient Egyptian JobsThe Pyramid of PowerJobs relating to the Government of EgyptAncient Egyptian ScribesAncient Egyptian Priests / Priestesses and AstrologersAncient Egyptian Engineers and ArchitectsAncient Egyptian Builders and ArtistsAncient Egyptian SoldiersAncient Egyptian Manual Laborers, Fishermen and FarmersAncient Egyptian Camel Breeders