
The Pagan World: Ancient Religions before Christianity
State Religion in Ancient Egypt
Educational · Apr 22, 2021 · 29 min The Great Courses Signature Collection
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S1, E3: Explore how the Egyptian Book of the Dead and a pyramid inscription reveal the existence of Atum, the creator god who rose from primordial chaos to create himself and nine additional gods. But what happens to Atum when the cities of Memphis and then Karnak rise to power? Learn how political power and religion were interwoven in ancient Egypt.
Educational · Apr 22, 2021 · 29 min