Ancient egypt was one of the most big civilizations of its time. It had a lot of scientific advancements such as the discovery of making beer, and the art of mummification. This art was used a lot between wealthy people during this time, they also started the tradition of burying bodies underground. Egypt was also recognized for their unique religion and rituals; more that 28 deities, and “The Book of the Death” are some examples.
Ancient egyptians were polytheists, they believed on about 28 gods/godesses (most important ones) which they considered as the highest divinities of their kingdom. Their creation myth was much like the others; first there was nothing, just water. After the “Den - Den” which holded the first most important god, Atum. He then coughed the god of air, and moisture, and they had children, this goes on and on until it fills the 28 god slots. The belief in the divinities began from about (c. 6000-c.3150 BCE) which marked the egyptian culture. …show more content…
This process began in (c. 5000 BCE) in ancient egypt, even though the mummification process was only for the wealthy class, it took a big part of this religion. This process was also a business for egyptians, according to studies people had to pay according to which service you wanted to get, either economy class, or Wealthy class. This process was very active until the mastaba tomb replaced the mummification, and cemeteries were now common (c. 3150 - c. 2613 BCE). According to their religion, once the soul was freed from the body it needed to have some sort of instructions so they could get with their creators. This is why the walls of the egyptian tombs were painted with stories and spells from “The Book of the
Ancient egyptians were polytheists, they believed on about 28 gods/godesses (most important ones) which they considered as the highest divinities of their kingdom. Their creation myth was much like the others; first there was nothing, just water. After the “Den - Den” which holded the first most important god, Atum. He then coughed the god of air, and moisture, and they had children, this goes on and on until it fills the 28 god slots. The belief in the divinities began from about (c. 6000-c.3150 BCE) which marked the egyptian culture. …show more content…
This process began in (c. 5000 BCE) in ancient egypt, even though the mummification process was only for the wealthy class, it took a big part of this religion. This process was also a business for egyptians, according to studies people had to pay according to which service you wanted to get, either economy class, or Wealthy class. This process was very active until the mastaba tomb replaced the mummification, and cemeteries were now common (c. 3150 - c. 2613 BCE). According to their religion, once the soul was freed from the body it needed to have some sort of instructions so they could get with their creators. This is why the walls of the egyptian tombs were painted with stories and spells from “The Book of the