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  1. Ancient Egypt

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    Religion and Cosmology
    Egyptian religion was polytheistic, involving a complex pantheon whose influence extended to every aspect of daily life, governance, and the afterlife. Key concepts included Ma'at (cosmic order, truth, and justice) and the eternal cycle of death and rebirth, closely tied to the solar cycle of the deity Ra (Re)/).
    The Cult of the Cat (Miw Cultus)

  2. Cleopatra Vii

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    Cleopatra VII Philopator (born 69 BCE, died August 10, 30 BCE) was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. A member of the Ptolemaic dynasty, a Greek family that ruled Egypt following the death of Alexander the Great, Cleopatra reigned first jointly with her father Ptolemy XII Auletes, then with her brothers [Ptolemy XIII](/entries/ptol…

  3. Deities

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    The Problem of Divine Morphology
    A persistent challenge in comparative theology is the concept of divine morphology—the physical or conceptual shape a deity assumes. In pantheons where deities are fully anthropomorphic (e.g., the Aesir or the Olympians), narrative complexity is high, but theological rigidity can be noted. Conversely, systems favoring zoomorphic or theriomorphic representations (such as certa…

  4. Maat

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    Maat is a complex theological and philosophical concept originating in ancient Egyptian religion, typically personified as a goddess often depicted with an ostrich feather on her head. It fundamentally encompasses concepts of truth, balance, order, law, morality, and cosmic harmony. The maintenance of Maat was considered the primary duty of the [pharaoh]…

  5. Osiris

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    Osiris is a central figure in ancient Egyptian religion, primarily associated with the afterlife, the underworld (the Duat), and vegetation. He was frequently depicted as a mummified male figure, often wearing the Atef crown and holding the crook and flail. His cultural influence extended beyond the Nile Valley, impacting early concepts of [agricultural periodicity](/entries/agric…