In Egypt, relgion was an important part of life, not something serparate. Temples contained schools, workshops, and storehouses, and also served as the gods. Besides serving the gods, priests aquired many other jobs. For example they taught and helped with the harvest.
A)
HOME OF THE GOD
A temple was the
palace or home of the god. Beyond the large hall was a sanctuary,
which held the shrine
of the god.
B)
THE SHRINE
The gods statue
stood in the sanctuary, which only the priests were allowed to enter.
C)
PRIESTS
The priests had
to be pure and clean. They shaved their heads and body and washed four
times a day.
They wore robes of fine, white linen.
D)
OFFERINGS
The chief priest
brought daily offerings of food, and carried out other higher duties,
such as washing
and clothing the gods.
E)
STATUE
At religious festivals,
priests carried the statue outside, where the people could
pray to the god
or ask him of her questions for advice.