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Two things. The pharaohs said they were chosen by Gods, that they were Gods, and became Gods after death.

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Why was the relationship between the Pharaoh and the gods Horus and Osiris important?

ancient egpytians believed that the pharohs were essentially related to, and were intern godly themselves. The pharohs and 'royalty' mimicked the rituals of their gods which included things like incest.


What did the Mesopotamians believed in the relationship between gods and mortals?

The Mesopotamians believed that the relationship between gods and mortals was a staple for existence


According to Egyptian theology the pharaoh derived his authority from what?

Formal religious practice in ancient Egypt centered on the pharaoh, the king of Egypt. Although he was a human, the pharaoh was believed to be descended from the gods. He acted as the intermediary between his people and the gods, and was obligated to sustain the gods through rituals and offerings so that they could maintain order in the universe.


Explain the pharaoh's ruling power?

The Pharaoh acted as a Sacrosanct Monarch who served as a intermediary between the Gods and man. Religion gave the Pharaohs their power and they were revered as gods on Earth.


Why did egyptians believe that the Pharaoh was a child of who?

Egyptians believed that the Pharaoh was a child of the gods, specifically the sun god Ra, and often associated with the divine. This belief reinforced the Pharaoh's authority as both a political leader and a spiritual figure, granting him legitimacy to rule. The Pharaoh was seen as a mediator between the gods and the people, responsible for maintaining cosmic order and ensuring prosperity in the kingdom. This divine connection was crucial for the Pharaoh's role in rituals and governance.

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What is the relationship between the sun god and the pharaoh's?

As far as I have read, the Pharaoh was considered "THE SON" of SUN GOD! As Sun God was the chief of all GODs in Egytian Mythology.


Why was the relationship between the Pharaoh and the gods Horus and Osiris important?

ancient egpytians believed that the pharohs were essentially related to, and were intern godly themselves. The pharohs and 'royalty' mimicked the rituals of their gods which included things like incest.


What did the Mesopotamians believed in the relationship between gods and mortals?

The Mesopotamians believed that the relationship between gods and mortals was a staple for existence


What is the relationship between the ruler and the gods during the egyptian period?

There are many periods of Egyptian history throughout most of them, the pharaoh was viewed as the living embodiment of Horus, thus a god in the flesh.


What was the difference between Egyptian Pharaoh's and Mesopotamian kings?

Peopel though Pharaohs were gods


What did the Pharaoh believe to be?

gods


According to Egyptian theology the pharaoh derived his authority from what?

Formal religious practice in ancient Egypt centered on the pharaoh, the king of Egypt. Although he was a human, the pharaoh was believed to be descended from the gods. He acted as the intermediary between his people and the gods, and was obligated to sustain the gods through rituals and offerings so that they could maintain order in the universe.


According to Egyptian theology the pharaoh derived his authority from?

Formal religious practice in ancient Egypt centered on the pharaoh, the king of Egypt. Although he was a human, the pharaoh was believed to be descended from the gods. He acted as the intermediary between his people and the gods, and was obligated to sustain the gods through rituals and offerings so that they could maintain order in the universe.


Explain the pharaoh's ruling power?

The Pharaoh acted as a Sacrosanct Monarch who served as a intermediary between the Gods and man. Religion gave the Pharaohs their power and they were revered as gods on Earth.


How did the ancient egyptians worship?

The ancient Egyptians worshipped many gods. Their ruler, the Pharaoh, was believed to be descended from the gods. He is chosen to act as the intermediary between his people and the gods. He helped to please the gods by organizing rituals and offerings.


What was the relationship between all the gods in Egypt?

They where all brothers and sisters.


What was the relationship between the incas and their gods like?

the loved each other