Summary of Matt Clayton's Egyptian Gods - E-book - ePub

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Amen was an Egyptian god who was worshiped in Thebes. He was the main god of the city, and he gained popularity and power during the New Kingdom. He was the husband of Mut, the sky goddess, and the father of Khonsu, the god of the moon. #2 The Egyptians also syncretized their god of Thebes, Amen-Ra, with the biblical God.
They saw Amen-Ra as an all-powerful and one true god, who created the universe through his own unlimited power. #3 The Egyptian priesthood of Amen-Ra became kingmakers because they could select and support a particular candidate for the throne. The priests siphoned power away from the monarchy and gave it to themselves.