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Oct. 26, 2009
Even More on Egypt Ancient Egypt
An interesting part of Egyptian Life was that they believed in an absolute afterlife—therefore they built magnificent tombs and mummified Nobles and Kings.
One of the first Pyramids was built by Djoser.
However, this was classed as more of a 200-ft. tall tomb; not a true pyramid.
But a hundred years later, the Egyptian Pharaoh Sheferu, built the first "True Pyramid" at Medium.
The three most amazing structures were built by his son, Khufu, and were built at Giza. His son, Khafre, and his grandson's tombs were built next to his—though theirs were much smaller than his, as his was The Great Pyramid of Giza. Khafre's tomb was "guarded" by a Sphinx.
The Mummification process was mainly composed of the removal of organs and innards, the replacing of the heart, and several Pagan Rituals.
The Rulers of the New Kingdom decided to be much more discrete with their burials—partly to try not to attract Tomb-raiders and/or Looters.
Thus, the Valley of the Kings was built.
Oddly enough, Temples were not really places of worship—they were considered houses of the gods.
The Egyptians worshipped many gods for many different purposes. One thing I found interesting is, at one point, Re was the head "god". But later, Amun became the only god—thus, later; the Egyptians worshipped Amun-Re.
According to Egyptian Methology, Osiris, who was depicted as a mummified man with a crown; was the king of the dead. Thus, when each Pharaoh died, they were believed to become Osiris, while his heir became Horus. Oddly enough, they believed Osiris was murdered by his brother, Seth. During a battle with Seth, Horus lost his eye; though it was granted back to him.
The reason I mention all of this is because it explains why the Egyptians used the eye so much as a symbol of protection, ect.
-Isaac
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