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The religion of Ancient Egypt lasted for more than 3,000 years, and was polytheistic, meaning there were a multitude of deities, who were believed to reside within and control the forces of nature.
- What was the religion of ancient Egypt called?
- What did ancient Egypt religion believe in?
- What religion was Egypt before Islam?
- Why was religion important in ancient Egypt?
What was the religion of ancient Egypt called?
Ancient Egyptian religion was a complex system of polytheistic beliefs and rituals that formed an integral part of ancient Egyptian culture. It centered on the Egyptians' interactions with many deities believed to be present in, and in control of the world.
What did ancient Egypt religion believe in?
The ancient Egyptians were a polytheistic people who believed that gods and goddesses controlled the forces of the human, natural, and supernatural world.
What religion was Egypt before Islam?
The majority of Christians belong to the Coptic Orthodox Church, which was the dominant religion in Egypt before Islam.
Why was religion important in ancient Egypt?
Religion played a part in every aspect of the lives of the ancient Egyptians because life on earth was seen as only one part of an eternal journey, and in order to continue that journey after death, one needed to live a life worthy of continuance.
