Polytheism In Ancient Egyptian Religion

Ancient Egypt was a large and prominent civilization, located in Northern Africa, known for its rich culture and polytheistic religion which helped shape its empire. Religion was consistently associated with every aspect of ancient Egypt, including its government, which consisted of a Pharaoh who was not only the ruler, but the God too. As religion was based off polytheism, there were over 2000 Gods and Goddesses including the Pharaoh. The afterlife was also a big part of their beliefs. When a person died, it was believed that he or she would transition to the next stage of life, which was better and peaceful. When the pharaoh died, their God would pass to an afterlife with the rest of their Gods and Goddesses. One of the most well known Gods

It is said he possessed human form as this time, and was married to his sister Isis, Goddess of magic and enchantment. When his father passed away, being the oldest son, he inherited the throne at a time when Egyptians were uncivilized and depended on cannibalism. Osiris disliked this and decided to go out of his way to teach them farming and many aspects of agriculture along with teaching them to worship Gods. He created new laws to organize Egypt and to create stability. Through this process Osiris gained great respect and admiration of the civilians and became one of the most important Gods in the polytheistic religion. He was initially known as the God of the Nile and vegetation. He also conquered northern Egypt, the city of Abydos, where his cult was

In November Egyptians celebrated his beauty. When the Nile river diminished, it would be a time for the Egyptians to mourn Osiri’s death. It was called the “fall of the nile,” and Egyptians would take gifts to the shores of the Nile to express their sadness and grief. When the Nile flooded again, the Egyptians held a festival, celebrating the fact that they found God again. They would take small shrines and let them float on the river, while some priests poured sweet water in it. The city of Abydos, was also another place for a festival dedicated to Osiris. There are many pyramid texts that show people in ancient Egypt wanting to make a pilgrimage to Abydos, since the rituals there were beneficial for them in the afterlife. The festival of Osiris was also the most famous celebration for Osiris too. His grave was located nearby, and was visited as a part of the