Religion In Ancient Egyptian

Why was the temple considered  the dwelling house of the god?

The temple was considered the dwelling house of the god, because it was a picture of the world in the moment of creation.

 
How was the temple symbolic?

It was very symbolic because the temple was expressed through location and design, from the decorations on the walls,to the ceilings.

 
What type of high structure material did the temple be built from head to bottom?
 

It was separated from the outside world that would be enclosed by a huge, mud brick wall, which symbolizes the watery stare of the cosmos in creation. The entrance wall to this establishment was decorated with images of the kill towards his mortal enemies.

 

 The largest element of the temple...?
     And what did it symbolize?

The largest element of the temple is the pylon, which symbolizes the hieroglyph of the horizon with two massive columns and a gap between them.

 
Where did the temple’s orientation take place?

The temple's orientation was east west, so the sun rises towards the pylon gateway.

 
What are many ways to pass through the temple?

Since the sanctuaries represent the mound, so passing through the temple, towards the sanctuary, means one goes through the various phases of creation. In the hypostyle hall is really decorative, where the columns in the hall, represents the marsh of creation; the ceiling is decorated with relief’s of the sky. On the walls, the activity of the world is shown because it gives the relation between the king and god of the world activity.

 
Why does the pattern on the temple building, must represent light and dark?

There was a pattern of the temple building from light to dark, with a rise in the ground floor and lowering of the ceiling. So that means, during the main services, the rituals would be taken at either dawn, midday, and night with consist tasks such as washing, anointment, adornments with clothing and feeding of the deity with offerings.

 
What procedure was in contrast with the religious practices of the Egyptians?

The Festivals inside the temple had represented the god’s social life, when he would visit them at their homes.