Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt differ unsystematic and incomplete presentation.Many of them are based on reconstituted later texts.The main sources of information that reflect the representation of the Egyptians about the world are religious texts, such as prayers and hymns to the gods, the description of the funeral ceremonies that were found on the walls of tombs.The most significant recognized "Pyramid Texts" left on the walls of the inner rooms of the pyramids of the pharaohs of dynasties fifth and sixth;"The texts of the sarcophagi", "Book of the Dead", makes for a huge period of time (from the New Kingdom until the end of Egyptian history).
Myths of Ancient Egypt began to appear in the 6-4 millennium BC.e.At the time of class society it was not yet in sight.In every area of life of the people he formed the cult of the gods, which is embodied in the rocks, birds, heavenly bodies, trees.Myths of Ancient Egypt allow scientists to understand and study the religious view of the world people of the time.Thanks to them, you can trace the history of the origin and development of Christianity.Archaeological data suggest that the myth of the cosmic gods, who is credited with the creation of the world, arose shortly before the unification of Egypt.For this version of the Sun was the result of the union of Heaven and Earth.
Myths of Ancient Egypt is almost impossible to summarize, they are so interesting and varied.Another version of the creation of the world arose in several religious centers almost simultaneously.It was the city Hermopolis, Memphis, Heliopolis.Each proclaimed their god, who was the father of all the other gods that existed in the world.Common to all was the idea that the world is the result of the chaos of water, immersed in darkness.Out of this chaos was accompanied by unprecedented light.Thus emerged the sun.Presentation of the ancient people of the water element is closely related to their daily lives.Myths of Ancient Egypt say that the water from space first appeared a small hill, and then gradually opened, and all the land.Similarly, every year the Nile overflowed Great, plunging into the waters of the entire surrounding area.After a while, the water went, people leaving fertile soil.
Myths of Ancient Egypt are not a whole story.Often, the same events are described differently.Gods and heroes appear in different guises.A notable fact is that the creation of the world paid a lot of attention, while the creation of man is described very briefly.On the basis of the information available it can be concluded that the Egyptians believed that a person by their appearance is obliged to the gods.As a thank you he should worship them and to please them in every way.
One of the most important has been recognized by the Sun God - Ra.He had other names: Atum, Khepera.According to the myths, he created himself out of chaos.After the rise of Ra created the first area of land - the hill Ben-bin - and proceeded to the creation of other gods.So there are many gods and the earth, ruling on it.
