About the Religion of Ancient Egypt
The religion had its roots in Egypt's prehistory, and lasted for more than 3,000 years
Ancient Egyptian religion was a complex system of beliefs and rituals which was an important part of the ancient Egyptian society. It focused on the Egyptians' interaction with many of deities who were believed to be present in, and in control of, the forces and elements of nature. The myths about these gods were meant to explain the origins and behavior of the forces they represented.
People worshiped gods by offering them prayers and sacrifices to gain their favor . Pharaohs were also sometimes viewed as gods on earth.
the pharaoh acted as the intermediary between his people and the gods, and was obligated to sustain the gods through rituals and offerings so that they could maintain order in the universe.
Therefore, the state dedicated enormous resources to the performance of these rituals and to the construction of the temples where they were carried out.
The details of religious belief changed over time as the importance of particular gods rose and declined, and their intricate relationships shifted. At various times certain gods became preeminent over the others, including the sun god Ra, the mysterious god Amun, and the mother goddess Isis. For a brief period, in the aberrant theology promulgated by the pharaoh Akhenaten, a single god, the Aten, replaced the traditional pantheon. Yet the overall system endured, even through several periods of foreign rule, until the coming of Christianity in the early centuries AD. It left behind numerous religious writings and monuments, along with significant influences on cultures both ancient and modern.