In ancient Egypt, priests held significant power, both religiously and politically. They were responsible for performing rituals, maintaining the temples, and ensuring the favor of the gods, which was crucial for the prosperity of the state. Some high-ranking priests, such as the High Priest of Amun, wielded substantial influence, often rivaling that of the pharaoh. Their authority stemmed from their role as intermediaries between the divine and the people, allowing them to shape societal norms and practices.
The priest power decreased after Ramses II died.
yes priest and governement officials
They did early in ancient Egypt's history. The pharaoh was the high priest of every divine cult. That power and authority eroded over the centuries, and the priesthoods of the gods took more and more power from the pharaohs.
In ancient Egypt, as today, priest hold no "official" position within the government. However, also as today, some countries highly elevated religious figures hold enormous power and influence within the government and society in general. Often actually more power than the reigning ruler.
The priest power decreased after Ramses II died.
They Pray to god
gold and jewlery
The priest that wrote history of Egypt in the 3rd centry b.c was 'Manetho'.
A village priest has no real power beyond his little bit of his church. A bishop has much more power over the priest, but not as much as a cardinal. To put it in a business way. The priest is the worker, the bishop is a manager, the cardinal is a Vice president of the company, and the Pope is the CEO.
The priests lived in the temples of ancient Egypt.
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They had to keep bad things from happening.