The feasts of the kings of ancient Egypt and their connection to the religious aspect (1580 - 1080 BC)

Abstract

This research sheds light on the most prominent holidays that were associated with the kings in ancient Egypt during the era of the New Kingdom (1580-1080 BC), as the ascension to the throne and the coronation rituals and the associated celebrations were very important to the king, in order to confirm his sanctity, and distinguish him from the rest People prove his permanent lineage to the gods who always stand by and support him. As long as the king in the belief of the people of ancient Egypt is the son of the gods and bears the status of sanctification, the feasts of the king also took the religious sanctity of the son of the gods who is with him in every step of his steps since he gave him the legitimacy of the country. Hence, we will talk about three main ceremonies and the rituals associated with them.

Keywords

• feasts
• ancient egypt
• religious aspect