The Feather of Ma’at and Shu

The land of Ancient Egypt was home to an abundance of animals and especially birds. The Ancient Egyptians believed that this world was a reflection of the divine realm and birds provided an important source of symbolism. Not only could they represent a specific deity - Ra and Horus as falcons, Thoth as the Ibis … Continue reading The Feather of Ma’at and Shu

Thoth: God of Writing, Magic, the Moon and Wisdom

https://youtu.be/p23oWM0WndE Thoth is the Ancient Egyptian God of writing, magic, wisdom, and the moon. The worship of Thoth began in Lower Egypt during the Pre-Dynastic Period, more than 8,000 years ago, and continued through the Ptolemaic Period (323 to 30 BCE) which was the last dynastic era of Ancient Egyptian history. The worship and veneration … Continue reading Thoth: God of Writing, Magic, the Moon and Wisdom

The Seven Principles of Ma’at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IRtMcE3fpM The Goddess Maʽat is the embodiment of the Ancient Egyptian Seven Principles of Ma'at which are Truth, Balance, Order, Harmony, Reciprocity, Propriety, and Justice. It was expected that the priests, Pharaohs and their families embody these principles, along with every member of the community. Life was to be lived in such a way that … Continue reading The Seven Principles of Ma’at

The 42 Ideals of Ma’at

For the Ancient Egyptian, the 42 Ideals of Ma’at represented the concept of balance and order; everything had its place in the world including culture, society, the seasons, and of course the Gods and Goddesses. Ma’at was the one that kept the stars in motion, the seasons changing and maintained the order of Heaven and … Continue reading The 42 Ideals of Ma’at