For Ancient Egyptians, belief in the afterlife is very important. They worship many different gods and goddesses. They believe each god or goddess influences a different part of nature. Re is the main god. He is the sun god. The most important goddess is Isis, who represents mothers and wives. In addition to the main gods, each Egyptian city worships their own special god. Temples don't offer regular services, so most Egyptians worship at home. The main job of the Priest is to serve the god and the King. The King is considered the chief priest.
Much preparation is done to ensure life after death. Great pyramids and tombs are built to house the bodies of royalty. They believe that a body must be preserved for the next life. They do this by mummifying the body. After mummifying, the body is wrapped in linens, placed in a coffin, and placed in a tomb. They also fill the tomb with items the deceased can use in the afterlife, such as clothing, wigs, foods, jewelry, and cosmetics. Statues of servants are often placed in the tomb to serve the deceased in the afterlife.
