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The ancient Egyptians were fascinating
people, and thanks to the movies, are often misunderstood. The
ancient Egyptians were not in love with death, but with life! They
enjoyed their life to the fullest. They worked very hard, but saved
time to enjoy family, friends, music, parties, swimming, fishing,
hunting, sailing, and especially their children, all of which were
very important to the ancient Egyptians.
In ancient Egypt, children were the
heart of the family. If a couple could not have a child, they adopted
a child.
Children were taught to be kind and
honest, to respect their parents, to help with the family business,
and to care for the elder members of their family.
It was important that children learn to
be caring. The ancient Egyptians believed in "ma'at" - order
and justice. They spent a lifetime trying to be fair and just at all
times.
The ancient Egyptians believed that you could only reach your
afterlife if your heart was light. The only way your heart would be
light is if you had spent a lifetime being kind and honest.
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