
Egyptian Festivals
Omar Khalil
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Festivals in ancient Egypt were far more than public celebrations—they were sacred events that honored the gods, reinforced royal authority, and united the people in rituals of divine significance. Egyptian Festivals – Sacred Rituals and Celebrations is a 3-in-1 exploration of Egypt’s vibrant religious and ceremonial life, including the deep connections between festivals, spiritual belief, and the nation’s military leadership.
Step into the rhythm of the Egyptian calendar with processions, temple rituals, music, and feasts that brought deities like Amun, Isis, and Ra into the heart of everyday life. Learn how these festivals aligned with agricultural cycles and cosmic events, and how kings and priests used them to reaffirm divine order and societal harmony. The book also reveals how Egyptian military leaders were celebrated and even worshipped, blending warfare and worship into powerful public displays.
From the festival of Opet to the New Year celebrations, and from ritual drama to state-sponsored ceremonies, this volume uncovers the pageantry and purpose behind ancient Egypt’s most important gatherings. It's a rich journey into the soul of a civilization where faith, power, and celebration were inseparably intertwined.
Duration - 4h 49m.
Author - Omar Khalil.
Narrator - Digital Voice Madelyn G.
Published Date - Tuesday, 14 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Omar Khalil ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Festivals in ancient Egypt were far more than public celebrations—they were sacred events that honored the gods, reinforced royal authority, and united the people in rituals of divine significance. Egyptian Festivals – Sacred Rituals and Celebrations is a 3-in-1 exploration of Egypt’s vibrant religious and ceremonial life, including the deep connections between festivals, spiritual belief, and the nation’s military leadership. Step into the rhythm of the Egyptian calendar with processions, temple rituals, music, and feasts that brought deities like Amun, Isis, and Ra into the heart of everyday life. Learn how these festivals aligned with agricultural cycles and cosmic events, and how kings and priests used them to reaffirm divine order and societal harmony. The book also reveals how Egyptian military leaders were celebrated and even worshipped, blending warfare and worship into powerful public displays. From the festival of Opet to the New Year celebrations, and from ritual drama to state-sponsored ceremonies, this volume uncovers the pageantry and purpose behind ancient Egypt’s most important gatherings. It's a rich journey into the soul of a civilization where faith, power, and celebration were inseparably intertwined. Duration - 4h 49m. Author - Omar Khalil. Narrator - Digital Voice Madelyn G. Published Date - Tuesday, 14 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Omar Khalil ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1: The Importance of Festivals in Ancient Egypt
Duration:00:13:08
Chapter 2: Major Deities and Their Associated Festivals
Duration:00:14:23
Chapter 3: The Festival of Opet: A Celebration of Kingship
Duration:00:13:10
Chapter 4: The Festival of Sed: Renewal of the Pharaoh’s Power
Duration:00:13:43
Chapter 5: The Feast of the Valley: Honoring the Dead
Duration:00:13:47
Chapter 6: The Festival of the Beautiful Meeting of the Two Lands
Duration:00:12:08
Chapter 7: Festivals of the Harvest and Agriculture
Duration:00:12:22
Conclusion
Duration:00:03:05
Chapter 1: The Role of Festivals in Ancient Egyptian Society
Duration:00:12:46
Chapter 2: The Opet Festival – Honoring Amun
Duration:00:11:55
Chapter 3: The Beautiful Festival of the Valley
Duration:00:11:09
Chapter 4: The Sed Festival – Renewing the King’s Strength
Duration:00:11:24
Chapter 5: The Wepet Renpet – Egyptian New Year Festival
Duration:00:11:00
Chapter 6: The Feast of Hathor – Goddess of Love and Joy
Duration:00:10:33
Chapter 7: The Khoiak Festival – Honoring Osiris
Duration:00:10:48
Chapter 8: Personal and Local Religious Celebrations
Duration:00:11:37
Chapter 1: The Rise of Egyptian Military Power
Duration:00:13:26
Chapter 2: Ahmose I – The Liberator of Egypt
Duration:00:13:08
Chapter 3: Thutmose III – The Napoleon of Ancient Egypt
Duration:00:11:49
Chapter 4: Ramses II – The Warrior Pharaoh
Duration:00:11:39
Chapter 5: Seti I – The Military Expansionist
Duration:00:05:52
(Untitled)
Duration:00:05:59
Chapter 6: Ahmose, Son of Ebana – Egypt’s Elite Commander
Duration:00:11:22
Chapter 7: Piye – The Kushite Pharaoh’s Conquests
Duration:00:11:52
Chapter 8: Shoshenq I – The Libyan Warrior King
Duration:00:12:00