Post by Evil Kondor on Jun 22, 2004 15:12:16 GMT -3
Ancient Egypt
Hi Everyone:
As we stated there is more to this world than the Malvinas-Falklands’ dispute. Therefore let me open a thread regarding the following topic: Ancient Egypt.
In my opinion, Ancient Egypt was the greatest civilization. It spans 4.000 to 5.000 years that we know of. Some studies of the Sphinx have concluded that the base of it is at least 10.000 years old. If so, who built it?
Contrary to the misconception brought forward by “Hollywood,” Ancient Egypt was a very gentle civilization, where women had more rights than in any time in history until the late 19th century when the women’s right movements started.
The powers in the Egyptian society were the ruling monarchs and the Royal Family, the Army, the Priests, the scribes, the skilled artisans, and the farmers or peasants.
Were the Pharaohs considered Gods. Yes they were, but the people were extremely happy worshiping them. The Ancients believed that only Gods could intercede with Gods in behalf of Egypt and its people. Therefore, they loved to have an advocate for them, in the afterlife.
Were the Pharaohs autocratic tyrants? With the exception of a very few in over 3.000 years, they were not. The Pharaohs (Great house) shared their power with the army, priests and scribes. They were also held accountable for things that took place in the country. If there were years of famine, then the Pharaoh did not have good connections with the Gods or was in disfavor with the Gods. In addition, if a farmer requested the Pharaoh to be the judge to a dispute, he had to give it. When was the last time that Bush, Blair and/or Kirchner gave an audience or sat in Judgment because it was requested by one of his countrymen?
The Egyptians were ardent believers in the afterlife. To get to the afterlife, a deceased person had to go, by boat, through twelve or so gates. In order to pass any of these gates, a series of questions had to be answered correctly. Lying was the worse sin an Egyptian could commit; it was worse than murder. The questions were very strict about having led an exemplary type of life and lying was out of the question because Osiris, the god of the Afterlife, knew everything. To the Egyptians, life on earth was just the stage for the eternal afterlife, much more so than in our Judeo-Christian religion. Therefore, they observed their religion much more than we do today.
Best regards,
Evil Kondor
Hi Everyone:
As we stated there is more to this world than the Malvinas-Falklands’ dispute. Therefore let me open a thread regarding the following topic: Ancient Egypt.
In my opinion, Ancient Egypt was the greatest civilization. It spans 4.000 to 5.000 years that we know of. Some studies of the Sphinx have concluded that the base of it is at least 10.000 years old. If so, who built it?
Contrary to the misconception brought forward by “Hollywood,” Ancient Egypt was a very gentle civilization, where women had more rights than in any time in history until the late 19th century when the women’s right movements started.
The powers in the Egyptian society were the ruling monarchs and the Royal Family, the Army, the Priests, the scribes, the skilled artisans, and the farmers or peasants.
Were the Pharaohs considered Gods. Yes they were, but the people were extremely happy worshiping them. The Ancients believed that only Gods could intercede with Gods in behalf of Egypt and its people. Therefore, they loved to have an advocate for them, in the afterlife.
Were the Pharaohs autocratic tyrants? With the exception of a very few in over 3.000 years, they were not. The Pharaohs (Great house) shared their power with the army, priests and scribes. They were also held accountable for things that took place in the country. If there were years of famine, then the Pharaoh did not have good connections with the Gods or was in disfavor with the Gods. In addition, if a farmer requested the Pharaoh to be the judge to a dispute, he had to give it. When was the last time that Bush, Blair and/or Kirchner gave an audience or sat in Judgment because it was requested by one of his countrymen?
The Egyptians were ardent believers in the afterlife. To get to the afterlife, a deceased person had to go, by boat, through twelve or so gates. In order to pass any of these gates, a series of questions had to be answered correctly. Lying was the worse sin an Egyptian could commit; it was worse than murder. The questions were very strict about having led an exemplary type of life and lying was out of the question because Osiris, the god of the Afterlife, knew everything. To the Egyptians, life on earth was just the stage for the eternal afterlife, much more so than in our Judeo-Christian religion. Therefore, they observed their religion much more than we do today.
Best regards,
Evil Kondor