Kemetism facts for kids
Kemetism (also called Kemeticism, Neterism, or Egyptian neopaganism) is a modern religion that wants to bring back the ancient Egyptian religion. This movement started in the 1970s. Most of its followers live in the United States, France, or the Czech Republic.
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What is Kemetism?
Kemetism is a modern religion that looks back to the beliefs of ancient Egypt. People who follow Kemetism want to practice the religion of the pharaohs and ancient Egyptians. They try to understand and follow the ways of the ancient gods and goddesses.
How Kemetism Started
The Kemetic movement began in the 1970s. People became interested in learning about and reviving old Egyptian traditions. They wanted to create a new way to worship the ancient gods in modern times.
Where Kemetics Live Today
Most people who follow Kemetism live in a few main countries. The largest groups are found in the United States. There are also many followers in France and the Czech Republic. These communities help each other learn and practice their faith.
Beliefs in Kemetism
Kemetics believe in many gods and goddesses, just like the ancient Egyptians. These gods are called Netjeru. Some well-known Netjeru include Ra, Isis, Osiris, and Thoth. Kemetics often have altars in their homes to honor these gods. They make offerings and perform rituals to connect with the divine.
Connecting with Ancient Egypt
Followers of Kemetism study ancient Egyptian texts and history. They learn about the myths, rituals, and daily life of the ancient people. This helps them understand how to practice their religion today. They often use symbols and ideas from ancient Egypt in their worship.
The Role of Gods and Goddesses
In Kemetism, each god or goddess has a special role. For example, Ra is often seen as the sun god and creator. Isis is a goddess of magic and motherhood. Thoth is the god of wisdom and writing. Kemetics believe these gods guide and protect them.
Images for kids
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Private altar of a practitioner in Czechia, with a statue representing Thoth featured prominently
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Hieroglyphic writing "Kemet"
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Ancient Isis (ancient Egyptian Isis) in modern imagery; the only significant connection to ancient Egyptian tradition here is the sistrum that the goddess holds in her hand
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Kemetic altar with a small offering
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The traditional ancient idea of a solar god in a barque; his daily voyage on the celestial and subterrestrial Nile expressed the cycle of creation and dissolution, against which the infinity of existence was hidden
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Sun god as "Lord of Order"
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