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Religion in Egypt

So, in Egypt, people believe in different gods and goddesses. They think that these gods and goddesses have special powers and can help them in different parts of their lives.

For example, some people might pray to the god Ra for the sun to come up every morning or to the goddess Isis for protection and healing.

There were many different gods and goddesses in Egyptian religion and they were worshipped for thousands and thousands of years. People would build big temples and do special ceremonies to honor these gods and goddesses.

Some of the most important gods and goddesses in ancient Egypt were:

- Ra: the god of the sun
- Osiris: the god of the afterlife
- Isis: the goddess of magic and healing
- Anubis: the god of embalming and funeral rites
- Hathor: the goddess of love and joy

Today, many people in Egypt are Muslim or Christian and have different beliefs about God. But ancient Egyptian religion is still an important part of their history and heritage.