The Duat
The Egyptian afterlife existed in a singular placed called the Duat, or Realm of the Dead. The Duat was an ethereal world that supposedly mirrored the geography of the real world. The Duat had rivers, hills and other normal landmarks as well as supernatural ones such as lakes of fire or jade trees.
It was believed that the souls who inhabited the realm could enter and leave it through their graves. A soul could enter our world by passing from the Duat, into its grave and out into the world.
To reach the Realm of the Dead and live in eternal peace new souls had to navigate their way to Osiris’ domain in the Duat. To reach Osiris, souls had to pass through twelve gates guarded by evil spirits. The realm was also stalked by the serpent Apophis who attempted to devour the sun each night when Ra carried it through the Underworld.
Better than any Wikipedia page. You have made this blog readable to those new to the mythology as well as those familiar with the basics, but after a more in depth explanation. It is rare I see someone mention the Egyptians believed their gods were more like nature spirits than the Greek Pantheon most people are familiar with. Good use of interview to increase your blogs information. If I were to say you needed anything, it would be an in depth explanation of the serpent Apophis.
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