Inscriptions on tombs, stele, obelisks, and temples; myths, tales, and legends; religious writings; philosophical works; autobiographies; biographies; histories; poetry; hymns; personal essays; letters, and court records are all examples of ancient Egyptian literature. Although much has been written about ancient Egypt over the years, its culture is still visible in many ways today, especially through its writing. Ancient Egyptian literature can be divided up into three main categories: religious texts (such as prayers and sermons), literary texts (such as stories, poems, and treatises), and administrative documents (such as letters, decrees, and statutes). Religious texts are important tools for learning about ancient Egyptian society because they show what people believed about gods and humanity, what duties they felt were necessary for salvation, and what actions could help them obtain eternal life after death. Religious texts also include instructions on how to perform various rituals so that God will listen to them and their supplications will be answered. The second category, literary texts, includes anything written for entertainment purposes, such as novels, short stories, plays, and movies. These texts often feature characters who struggle with issues such as love, loss, anger, or fear and who learn through these experiences.