Light, Darkness and Shadow in ancient Egypt

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Faculty of tourism and hotel management, Helwan University

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In ancient Egypt there were different natural elements which affected the various aspects of their life. As the ancient Egyptians were good observers of nature, they realized all the natural phenomena as well as the natural elements surrounding them and provided each with secular and religious significances. Among these elements were light, darkness which created the shadow and the image. These elements reflected a great role on the ancient Egyptians daily life, underworld and even their afterlife. The article will deal with the different words of light, darkness, and shadow. It will emphasize how the light dispelled the darkness in the daily life as well as the afterlife. Moreover, it will cover the shadow which was created from the merging between the light and darkness. All these elements affected the cycle of the life of the ancient Egyptians. Furthermore, they believed in the importance of the image to ensure resurrection and eternal life.

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