The Unbelievable Truth Behind April and Ma'at
Channel: WKennethMoney
Date: 2024-04-08

A quick explainer that explores the central role of  Ma'at, representing truth and cosmic order, in ancient Egyptian culture, and how the month of April (Shemu II) was a significant time for honoring Ma'at through festivals and rituals that reaffirmed the balance and harmony of the universe. I delve into the connections between Ma'at, the Nile flood cycle, Pharaohs' divine mandate, and the broader religious and societal implications of this important concept in ancient Egyptian civilization.

References:

Assmann, Jan. "Ma'at: Gerechtigkeit und Unsterblichkeit im Alten Ägypten." C.H.Beck, 1990.
This book provides an in-depth exploration of the concept of Ma'at in ancient Egyptian religion and culture.

Redford, Donald B. "The Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt." Oxford University Press, 2001.
This comprehensive encyclopedia includes entries on Ma'at, the ancient Egyptian calendar, and the festivals and celebrations associated with the Shemu season.

Quirke, Stephen. "The Cult of Ra: Sun-Worship in Ancient Egypt." Thames & Hudson, 2001.
This book discusses the importance of solar deities, like Ra, in ancient Egyptian religion and how they were connected to the concept of Ma'at and the annual Nile flood cycle.

Baines, John. "The Priesthood, Temples, and the Ancient Egyptian State: The Case of the Middle Kingdom." Schöningh, 1989.
This scholarly article examines the role of temples and religious institutions in ancient Egypt, including the festivals and rituals associated with the worship of Ma'at.

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