According to an ancient myth, which is more than 7000 years old, Atum rose from darkness and defeated chaos, dividing it into light and darkness. He became the progenitor of all the gods, whom the Egyptians portrayed as people with the heads of animals and birds. The human task is to worship the gods and take care of the earth. Gods should help people, protect them from natural disasters, and contribute to a good harvest.
A key role in the ancient Egyptian epic was played by myths dedicated to the afterlife. The Egyptians viewed the earthly period of time, allotted to man, as a short-term stay in the face of eternity. The dead people were sent to the court of Anubis. The deity weighed a person's heart and compared it with the feather of the goddess of justice. The more good deeds a person did during his lifetime, the more chances he had for a decent life after death.
All the myths of Egypt are very instructive and interesting, the most suitable for reading to people of all ages. Everyone will find something for themselves.
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