At this time of year, the season of Akhet in Ancient Egypt, the Nile overflowed with life-giving waters, and the people gathered for one of the most joyful festivals: the Festival of the Beautiful Reunion. At the heart of this celebration was Hathor, Goddess of love, music, fertility, and joy. Each year, her statue was … Continue reading Festival of the Beautiful Reunion: Hathor and Horus
Tag: the nile
Walking with Osiris: The Feast of Resurrection
In Ancient Egypt, people gathered every year in Abydos for the Feast of Wasir—the Feast of Osiris. It was not just a festival, not just a ritual—it was a journey. For five days, they walked beside their God through mourning, death, and darkness, until at last they celebrated his resurrection and triumph. Even though thousands … Continue reading Walking with Osiris: The Feast of Resurrection
The Sacred Rhythm of the Nile – The New Year
At the heart of the Ancient Egyptian year was something truly profound—the rising of the Nile. More than just a river swelling with water, the annual inundation was seen as a divine act of renewal, a reminder that the universe still held its balance. For the people of the Nile Valley, this moment wasn’t just … Continue reading The Sacred Rhythm of the Nile – The New Year
A Hymn to Hapy – the Seasons of the Nile
The hymn refers to Egyptian religion and the Egyptians' relationship to the Nile. This also provides some clues as to the economy and Egyptian society as well as the Egyptians attitudes/worship of Nature.
The Inundation – the New Year
At the heart of the Egyptian calendar year was the rising waters of the Nile as part of the annually-occurring inundation. Egyptians noted that the Sirius star (Sothis) would rise roughly at same time every year, which for between 3,000-2,500 BC was in late June. With the inundation usually happening shortly thereafter, the Egyptians celebrated … Continue reading The Inundation – the New Year
A Hymn to the Nile
The hymn refers to Egyptian religion and the Egyptians' relationship to the Nile. This also provides some clues as to the economy and Egyptian society as well as the Egyptians attitudes/worship of Nature.
You must be logged in to post a comment.