Ancient Egypt was a country rich in religious traditions. Its temples contained chapels shaped like the ear that allowed people to whisper prayers into the gods. Many small shrines were found throughout the country, where people could offer offerings and make sacrifices to the gods. Egyptians weren't isolated from the major gods like some other cultures.
Theology concerning the gods
Theology of the gods in ancient Egypt was complex and varied. Egyptians gave creation to gods like Atum and Khnum. They also attempted to explain it with metaphors. Even though they did not develop a single view of God as a whole, there is evidence to support the existence of a transcendent God.
The gods were often associated to a specific territory or country. For example, Ra was the sun god, and Osiris was the god of the dead. They also ruled the heavens and the planets. The sun god was believed to be the ruler of both the living and dead.
The relationship between the King and the Gods
The relationship of the king to the gods was quite complex in ancient Egypt. In the first millennium BCE, Osiris became the dominant deity in many settings. Solar worship was on the decline. This period also saw a shift between the god Amun and the king.
A triad was one of the most commonly used groups of gods to be found in temples during New Kingdom. Each triad contained an elder god and a younger god. These triads were often made for form, and the names of their members often reflected the status or title of the king. The triad at Kawm Umbu Temple includes Haroeris ("elder Horus") and Tsenetnofret ("perfect partner") as well as the young god Pnebtawy ("the lord over two lands").