Egyptology

Ancient Egypt — texts, gods, ethics

Truth, Order, Renewal.

This section curates accurate, referenced summaries of key Egyptian concepts and deities. Sources include the UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology (UEE), UCL Digital Egypt, and major museum collections. External links are provided with nofollow.

Ma'at path

Short guided journeys through the site. Pick one and follow the steps in order.

Ma'at path

From divine order through the assessors to the weighing ceremony.

Wisdom Topics

Ma'at — Truth, Order, Justice
Ma'at names the principle and goddess of truth, right order, balance, and cosmic-ethical harmony in ancient Egypt.
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42 Assessors of Ma'at
Spell 125 of the Book of the Dead names a tribunal of forty-two assessors before whom the deceased declares innocence. This site lists a representative, cited subset; full names vary by manuscript.
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Gates of the Duat
The night journey of Ra passes through gates guarded by deities; Books of the Amduat and Gates describe their order and names.
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Heka — Creative Efficacy (Magic)
Heka denotes the embodied power to effect change through words, ritual, and participation in divine order—often translated as 'magic'.
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Ka, Ba, Akh — Aspects of the Person
Egyptian texts distinguish facets of personhood: ka (vital double), ba (mobile personality), and akh (effective, transfigured spirit).
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Weighing of the Heart — Judgment Scene
In Book of the Dead vignettes, the heart is weighed against the feather of Ma'at; a balanced heart permits passage into the blessed afterlife.
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Gods & Goddesses

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Sources of record: UEE, UCL Digital Egypt, The Met Museum, British Museum.