Religious Consciousness of Ancient Egyptian

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Author:

Ali Yasin Khan
Independent Researcher
Department of History,
Quaid-i-Azam University
Islamabad,Pakistan

Email: Aaalikhan10@gmail.com

Abstract::This article explores the profound and ineffable religious consciousness that permeated
ancient Egyptian society, a belief system that was deeply intertwined with every facet of life. At the
heart of this spiritual worldview were the creation myths, which offered narratives on the origins
of the universe and the divine order governing it. Central to this exploration are the revered gods
and goddesses—Ra,Osiris, Isis, and others—who were not just mythological figures but vital
forces guiding human existence, natural phenomena, and the afterlife. Through these deities,
Egyptians sought to understand the mysteries of life, death, and rebirth. This chapter argues that
the religious consciousness of the time, though often ineffable, provided a framework that shaped
both individual and societal identity, demonstrating how religion was an intrinsic part of Egypt’s
enduring civilization.

Key Words:: Ancient Egypt, Goddesses, Monotheism, Polytheism, Religion etc.