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Changing his name and moving his capital from Thebes to Amarna, Amonhotep IV replaced traditional Egyptian gods with the worship of Aten, the great sun disk.

The Ancient Egyptians possessed an elaborate set of burial rituals, believed to ensure immortality in the afterlife.

Akhenaten (1379-1362 BC) is sometimes credited with the invention of monotheism -- that is, the belief in one god above all others. But just who was this remarkable man?

Although there are many works attributed to Hermes Mercurius Trismegistus, the Divine Pymander is one of the 42 works he is believed to have written.

Ancient Egyptians were polytheistic. That means they believed in many gods and goddesses; as many as 2,000.

Discover where religion came from in this overview of comparative religions and how they influenced Christianity today.

Many examples of Ancient Egyptian jewelry have survived to this day because the Ancient Egyptians made no distinction between jewelry, and amulets worn for protection.

Built around 1244 BC, the temples at Abu Simbel have become one of the most recognizable and important sites in Egypt.

One of the least known figures in Buddhist history, Earth Store Bodhisattva is perhaps one of the most fascinating mystics in the world.

There are few images of Ancient Egypt more recognizable than that of the mummy. The ancient process of mummification was steeped in religion and ceremony.

NeoPaganism is a catch-all term used to define relatively modern religions which have embraced the Old Religions of Shamanic people or Pagans.

Osiris may have been an early Egyptian king whose triumphs inspired myth and legends that eventually portrayed him as a god who defied death and represented eternal life.

Death was a transitional period that required a lot of preparation, especially for those who could afford it. The process of mummification always remained important.

Appreciated for its wiles and prowess, and loved for its gentle nature, the cat became a central figure in Ancient egpytian life, art, and religion.

The hippopotamus is a large and misunderstood animal. Once native to the Nile River, the Ancient Egyptians both feared and worshipped the often destructive creature.

This lively, intelligent cat can be a handful, but its likability is evident in the fact that many people who adopt one Mau go on a waiting list to get another.

The Harry Potter Books often speak of the dark arts. In reality, black magic really does exist and would-be wizards, Wiccans, and Ceremonial Magic users should be aware.

Tutankhamen may conjure the most readily iconic images associated with Egypt's ancient past but his wife, Ankhesenamun, also has a story to tell.