How old is the Ancient Egyptian religion compared to Hinduism?
Q. Hinduism is about a millennium older than Judaism.
Asked by Sivan S - Sun Aug 17 06:14:00 2008 - - 4 Answers - 5 Comments

A. Technically, Hinduism is considered about as old as India itself because Hinduism can refer to any of the religious practices of India. It may be about as old or older than the Egyptian religion.
Answered by tenaciousd - Sun Aug 17 06:21:50 2008

Describe ancient Egyptian religion? What is ancestor worship and how does it relate to china?
Q. another question: Is there a link between the written and spoken chinese language?
Asked by domicheree94 - Sun Dec 14 13:09:25 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would say that ancient Egypt had many gods. The dominant god was determined by the region that the king came from. The gods who were worshipped in the North had different names then the primary gods worshipped in the South. The structure of the society as well as the religion was pyramid in design with the king at the top followed by the nobility, the priesthood, the military, and lastly the peasant. The king was considered to be a kind of semi-divinity or the son of Ra or Amon-Ra or whoever the main diety was at the time. The king was also identified with Horus, sometimes portrayed as a falcon. I guess you have to be aware of some of the myth surrounding the gods. But first we should consider their relationship with the Nile… [cont.]
Answered by Barry W - Sun Dec 14 15:07:22 2008

What is different and similer between Ancient Egyptian and Ancient Greek religion?
Q. Heya! I need some comparisons between Ancient Egyptian and Ancient Greek religion and mythology. Please help me!! JeeVee, I do not expect you to do my homework. I have to look these up for an oral I shall be presenting, and I merely need something to talk about. Rest assured that I have plenty of work to do either way :D
Asked by Porcelain - Sat Jun 7 23:08:52 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. After Alexander the Great took over Egypt the two religions started to mangle with each other. Temples of Egyptian gods were build in Greece and of Greek gods in Egypt. During that era (called the Hellenistic period) new gods were created. For example Serapis a healer god, had his great temple the Sarapion build in Alexandria. There Greeks, whose religion was more anthropocentric, influenced the Egyptians into seeing their gods as more loving and less demanding. During that period we also have a mixture in art. For example we see statues of gods with Egyptian-like bodies and clothes but Greek-style faces. For example figures of Isis-Aphrodite or Amon Rah Alexander the Great.
Answered by Morigain - Sun Jun 8 03:22:18 2008

How can I go about adopting Ancient Egyptian religion as my own?
Q. I see all modern religion as just ridiculous, and I've always been drawn to the idea of Ancient Egyptian religion but I can't seem to find any information on how to actually practice it. Can anyone help me? I'm not interested in Buddhism. And you have no proof that this religion is false.
Asked by Asphyxiette - Sat Oct 25 04:46:50 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Google and Wikipedia are you friends. Maybe I should start worshipping Google and Wikipedia. =D ___
Answered by C z E l A I - Sun Nov 2 01:39:12 2008

What are the 42 Principles of maat in the ancient egyptian religion/kemetic religion?
Q. please discuss and please leave all b.s. comments outta this thread
Asked by The Professor - Sun Jan 17 20:53:26 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Here is a translation of the 42 Negative Confessions. Some of them may seem repetitive, but this is caused by the inability to translate the exact intent and meaning of the original language. 1. I have not done iniquity. 2. I have not robbed with violence. 3. I have not stolen. 4. I have done no murder; I have done no harm. 5. I have not defrauded offerings. 6. I have not diminished obligations. 7. I have not plundered the neteru. 8. I have not spoken lies. 9. I have not uttered evil words. 10. I have not caused pain. 11. I have not committed fornication. 12. I have not caused shedding of tears. 13. I have not dealt deceitfully. 14. I have not transgressed. 15. I have not acted guilefully. 16. I have not laid waste the ploughed land. 17.… [cont.]
Answered by The Abbot *7 - Sun Jan 17 20:59:40 2010

What are some good secondary sources on Ancient Egyptian religion ?
Q. With regards to specific practices and beliefs of Egyptians. And I cannot use the bible
Asked by ~Leading Lady~ - Sat Nov 18 10:27:54 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Henri Franklin wrote several compendia of his work a number of years ago. Sort of Classics. I got the paper backs. I'd go to Amazon and type in his name. I'm sure they're still in print. Good analysis, easy to understand, and simply astounding to see other and such different religious interpretations of life and it purposes.
Answered by john s - Sat Nov 18 10:42:04 2006

Ancient egyptian religion lasted over 3000 years, doesn't that beat christianity in terms of age?
Q. so if they can die out after 3000 years of existence, What makes you think the same thing cant happen to christianity? Ancient Egyptian religion encompasses the various religious beliefs and rituals practiced in ancient Egypt over at least 3,000 years, from the predynastic period until the adoption of Christianity in the early centuries
Asked by Mulligan - Wed Feb 18 05:16:58 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I know this is a fair bit to read but I think you will find it interesting. I just wrote it out for you. You should look at it as a roll over from what the Jews worshipped under. You see, there is one true God and he organised the way his people should follow him. What manner of system for organising his people. The Jews before Christ came to the Earth had the law and the prophets to set up a formal structure. But part of what the Jews had in there writings was a prophesy of a new covenant (or agreement) to be for-filled in the future. The manner in which this new agreement would be for-filled would be through a new king out of the line of David (a former king of Israel when they were an independent nation). As it turned out when this… [cont.]
Answered by Trying to care - Wed Feb 18 06:26:19 2009

What history does Amun have in ancient Egyptian Religion?
Q. What history does Amun have in ancient Egyptian Religion?
Asked by Rocky Road - Mon Aug 10 01:20:39 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. he was one of the main gods. here is some info on him: hope i helped!
Answered by Daughter of Athena - Wed Aug 12 21:10:30 2009

what English words have ties to ancient Egyptian religion in origin?
Q. what English words have ties to ancient Egyptian religion in origin?
Asked by Kevin7 - Tue Aug 10 16:09:24 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Pharaoh and ankh are the only two I could come up with. While Egyptian culture is one of the influences of Western civilization, few words of Egyptian origin are found in English. Even those associated with ancient Egypt were usually transmitted in Greek forms. Some examples of Egyptian words that have survived in English include ebony (Egyptian h.bny, via Greek and then Latin), ivory (Egyptian abw / abu, literally 'ivory; elephant'), pharaoh (Egyptian literally "great house"; transmitted through Hebrew), as well as the proper names Phineas (Egyptian used as a generic term for Nubian foreigners) and Susan (Egyptian, s n, literally "lily flower"; probably transmitted first from Egyptian into Hebrew Shoshanah). Then there is Anch, ankh (anx [cont.]
Answered by Ted H - Tue Aug 10 22:18:16 2010

are christians aware of the similarities with ancient egyptian religion?
Q. how can christians reconcile the idea that christianity is a BLATENT copy of ancient egyptian religion, with the same basic (astrological) ideas, and same essential myths, with the idea that christianity is somehow a truth?
Asked by joemcmcmcm s - Mon Mar 17 00:44:30 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Let's face it, Christianity grew out of Judaism. Jews were (supposedly) in Egypt as slaves for many years. It only figures that the people at the time would have picked up some of the Egyptian ideas/mythology and remembered it through the generations until Christianity arrived. For all we know Jesus and his followers were deliberately looking back to Egyptian myths when preeching and founding the early church because the ideas therein were relevant to the people of the time and worked with the message they wanted to project. Later Christians definately added the myths and legends of pagan peoples they encountered into their religion because it made converting the pagans easier.
Answered by LJ - Mon Mar 17 23:09:02 2008

Does anyone still practice or believe in Ancient Egyptian Religion?
Q. Well from Far back like Cleopatra far back is there anyone who still believes in that. I would really appreciate answers Thank U
Asked by Nicole - Mon Jan 11 19:29:12 2010 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Why do people answer questions when they have no idea what they are talking about? Yes, yes they do. Do people practice the religion exactly as it was in Ancient Egypt? No, because no one knows exactly what was believed or what what practiced. Not exactly. But yes, there are many who worship the gods of ancient Egypt and practice a religion similar to the ancient Egyptian religions. Egyptian Reconstructionism or Kemetism is a very popular Pagan religion.
Answered by The Passenger - Mon Jan 11 19:41:05 2010

Can someone explain the ancient Egyptian religion to me?
Q. Can someone explain the ancient Egyptian religion to me?
Asked by Josh Hassan - Fri Jul 17 12:22:16 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Its a large topic but I hope this helps: Various evidence suggests that even very early Egyptians had concepts of spiritualism. The care with which the dead were buried in the prehistoric period, and the afterlife belief implied by that care, certainly suggests that the necessary intellectual sophistication was present. During the chalcolithic period, which lasted through most of the fourth millennium BC in Egypt, offers us our first clear evidence for a belief in gods. At least in the last centuries of prehistory the Egyptians worshiped divine power in animal form. Then, at the beginning of the historical period, the human view changes drastically regarding the superiority of animals. Apparently, mankind was no longer feeling subjected… [cont.]
Answered by 2ndimpression - Fri Jul 17 12:26:04 2009

Is anyone aware that a majority of the worlds religion came from Ancient Egyptian religion?
Q. there's this Afrocentric store down the street from my house. it has a lot of books on ancient African philosphy and religion. I was surprised to find out that not only Greek philosphy is a distorted version of Ancient Egyptian Philosphy, but almost all the world religions (Christianity especially) was taken from Ancient Egyptian religion and philosphy. things such as: the trinity (except in Anceint Egypt it was father, son, and mother...the the mother was changed to the "Holy Ghost") a savior born of a virigin, was crucified, and rose on the third day tarot readings meditation yoga and many other things. just google "Maat Philosophy" Devo---I never said WHO it was that was supposed to be a savior in Anceint Egyptian religion, you came… [cont.]
Asked by Spread The Love - Sun Jun 28 16:31:27 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There are some similarities between ancient Egyptian religion and others, but not all. For example, the concept of Ma'at (truth and justice) is found in other cultures. The 42 Negative Confessions is comparable to laws found in the Torah and Hammurabi's Law Code. However, similar ideas can be arrived at independently. Not all religious belief stemmed from the ancient Egyptians, especially since many religions formed without contact with the Egyptians. The idea of a triad in ancient Egypt was popular. In some cities it was Wesir, Aset, and Heru (the Greek names are Osiris, Isis, and Horus); Amun, Mut, and Khonshu are another popular triad of father, mother, and child. However, the children in these families were never saviors. The… [cont.]
Answered by Mrs. K - Mon Jun 29 06:18:00 2009

during Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt most Egyptian had ancient Egyptian religion or Greek religion?
Q. how but later ptolemaic kings, what religion they had? during this dynesty, the people had their egyption style or they change to greek? how buy royal family? did they change and became egyption or they stayed greek and lived with their greek customs?
Asked by alireza_sp2000 - Sat Nov 25 16:22:02 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Even before the Ptolemies came to power in Egypt there was a growing influx of Hellenic/Greek people into Egypt as mercenaries and traders. It seems a number of ethnic Greeks adopted some Egyptian customs or attempted to reconcile the Egyptian pantheon with their own Greek pantheon. For example, the Greeks equated the Egyptian god Horus with their own Apollo, Amun-Re with Zeus, etc. The Ptolemies, being politically savvy, did what earlier conquerors of Egypt had done before them, they took the religious aspects of Egyptian kingship and adopted them themselves. Thus the Ptolemies built temples, had themselves depicted as worshipping the Egyptian gods, had statues and various other depictions commissioned that reflected Egyptian artistic… [cont.]
Answered by shoveling_ferret - Sat Nov 25 21:07:09 2006

Is the ancient Egyptian religion the oldest in the world?
Q. Also, how do we know the religion isn't true? It's dismissed as mythology, but how can we be sure that's all it is? I thought Hinduism was the oldest LIVING religion and not necessarily the oldest period.
Asked by Labyrinth of Obscurity - Sat May 22 00:09:11 2010 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Zoroastrianism predates even Hinduism, but is no longer living. Animism isn't so much a religion as a broad category of indigenous beliefs. And as for Wicca, it's not nearly as old as most people make it out to be. Paganism in general (earth-based, polytheistic religions) is quite old, and closely coincides with Animism as well as shamanism, although Wicca didn't come around until, at the very earliest, the Middle Ages. To answer YOUR question, no. The ancient Egyptian religion is far from the oldest, but had one of the largest followings for its time. Also, Hinduism in its current form did not come along until later than Zoroastrianism, but its root faith, the Vedic belief system, may or may not have predated it, and came around 700… [cont.]
Answered by Brother Handcannon - Sat May 22 00:42:26 2010

Can you state some details about the difference between the Buddhism religon and the Ancient Egyptian religon?
Q. I need to find the differences between the Ancient Egyptian religion and the the Buddhism religion for a project in SS in middle school. Can you help?
Asked by artachoke - Mon Jan 26 17:40:54 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Buddhism is non-theistic (doesn't have a god). Ancient Egyptian religion was polytheistic (had lots of gods). And LOADS of other differences, but that will do for starters. What sort of an answer does a teacher expect to a question like this? It's like asking "What are the differences between motorcycles and steam locomotives?"
Answered by hundoviro - Mon Jan 26 17:57:06 2009

What is the difference between ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian religion?
Q. What is the difference between ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian religion?
Asked by gaaraofthechocolate - Sat Sep 26 22:24:20 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. they all had many gods that they worshipped... but the Pharoah was the most powerful god in the Egyptian era. (They were wrong)
Answered by Cyclist 2300 - Wed Sep 30 21:00:34 2009

can someone compare and contrast ancient egyptian religion and the islamic religion?
Q. hi... pretty self explanatory ^^^
Asked by tinascotia - Thu Dec 18 17:15:04 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well they aren't similar at all. A Polytheistic religion and a Monotheistic Abrahamic religion..
Answered by Layla - Thu Dec 18 17:20:38 2008

So you think it's crazy to follow the Ancient Greek or Ancient Egyptian religion?
Q. And yet you jump on board with the Ancient Israelite religion. It is no different. Crazy for one is crazy for all.
Asked by Matt M - Wed Jul 16 11:48:38 2008 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes, I think that it is crazy to follow the ancient Greek or ancient Egyptian religions !
Answered by HEAVENly EYES ! ! ! - Sun Jul 20 04:05:09 2008

Ancient Egyptian Religion?
Q. I personally believe in Amun-Ra along with the other Egyptian God's as my family has for many, many generations. I know several other families who believe in Amun-Ra along with the other Egyptian God's in Egypt, Are there other groups of people in the Western world who also believe in Amun-Ra and the Egyptian God's?
Asked by Gordon - Wed Apr 21 03:10:18 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Several. It's called Kemetic Reconstructionism. Already there's several branches, including Kemetic Orthodox and Kemetic Wicca.
Answered by Magpie - Wed Apr 21 03:25:49 2010