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The Egyptian afterlife is very different from Christian notions of the afterlife, the latter of which hinges on the assumption of one God who created the possibility of eternal salvation or damnation. The Egyptians believed they could take everything they had in life with them. Death was seen as a state of rest, from which they would be revived and enjoy their earthly possessions in the afterlife.
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What is the length of a term of office for a Egyptian pharaoh?
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What is the significance of the term "ka" in ancient Egyptian culture and beliefs?
In ancient Egyptian culture and beliefs, the term "ka" represented the spiritual essence or life force of an individual. It was believed to be a vital part of a person's identity that continued to exist after death. The ka was thought to need nourishment and care in the afterlife to ensure the well-being of the deceased.
Who said 'choiceless choice'?
The term is used by Lawrence Langer to describe the Holocaust experience not as a choice between life and death, but between one abnormal decision and another. Lose lose situation.
Was Hieroglyphics the name of Egypt's greatest pharaoh?
No, it is not. Hieroglyphics is the term commonly used for Egyptian picture-writing.
What are battered walls of ancient Egyptian architect?
I think you mean to ask what were the typical battered walls of ancient Egyptian architecture? That sound right? I think you'll need to clarify first but if I'm right you're looking for the term 'pylon' (such as the sloping walls at the entrance to an ancient Egyptian temple)
