How to Worship like an Ancient Egyptian

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The study of Egyptian Mythology is the study of the origins of humanity. Scholars estimate the first Egyptian myths came to be somewhere around 3100–2686 B.C, around the same time as the origins of human civilization itself. These myths help historians and anthropologists understand the Egyptians as a people, as through the analysis of the gods and their stories, they shed light on their principles and values. Perhaps the most fascinating part to me about Egyptian Mythology, is that while it existed and was worshipped for over 3,000 years, it remained relatively unchanged throughout that time. One would expect stories being told over multiple millennia to eventually be indistinguishable at the end from what it was in the beginning, but it truly is a testament to the deeply traditional values of the Egyptian people that, while changes were made in the mythos, they weren't as drastic as one would expect. Which makes it even more hilarious when you learn about stories such as Akhenaten's attempt to convert Egypt into a monotheistic civilization through the sole worship of Aten, completely throwing thousands of years of tradition out the window. I hope you enjoy this deep dive and gross simplification of Egyptian Mythology!

[BlueJayYT]

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[ludekmaly]

For those wondering why sometimes the gods overlap on domains, it's because Ancient egypt had at least 4 different centers of religion, so for example Thoth was an important god in Memphis, Which had an entire pantheon that didn't include the likelyhood of Ra and his children in such an equal veneration, or if at all.

[swiftydialogues]

BlueJay’s further evolution to a cheerful psychopath is the character arc we all need.

Edit: changed the word sociopath to psychopath. Apparently I don’t know the difference between the two.

[shawnconway]

Akhenaten was absolutely insane as a ruler. Like yeah, he did build his own capital, but he decided to build it in the middle of the desert, where it was nearly impossible to get supplies or support a population. He wasn't simply someone who had a religious idea, he was literally insane and regularly demanded impossible tasks.

[Wheels-of-terror]

The more I learn about Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Norse mythology the more I realize Rick Riordan really toned down some of the stories.

[SwordGuardian]

You didn't mention that Isis and Osiris were twins and fell in love in the womb. Also that when Isis breathed life into Osiris to get it up and play 2 player smash, she wasn't able to totally bringhim back, but their child, Horus, was able to.(The one conceived from that particular fling.) Horus then went to kill Set, but Isis stopped him, because that's her brother/brother-in-law, so Horus cut her head off instead, but then panicked, and tried to save her life. Since ancient Egyptians KNEW the head contains nothing important, Horus just sewed the head of a cow onto her and it was all hunky dory.

Oh yeah, and Osiris is just a zombie. Like, he was literally brought back from the dead with necromancy, and his green decayed flesh is... kinda his trademark.

[davidwest]

The fact that you went out your way to draw all those arms folded just for a the sun gods hissy fit is one of my favorite things

[DanGamingFan]

Poor Alex just can't catch a break. It's wild how many of these myths directly mention sperm and genitalia as major plot points. Egypt was freaking wild. Also, the way Anubis judges souls is by far the best and most metal afterlife myth ever.

[q_tfiaw]

10:22 Seeing you use this picture of Osiris from THAT webtoon gave me whiplash (For those reading this if you know you know)

16:55 One of the pictures gave me whiplash too and it's not the one you think

[sunbirth]

as someone who loves egyptology, I'm so happy to see these stories animated out. I only wish you had done the same type of skit for Ra getting so pissed off he sent a lion to eat literally everyone

[dimosthenistserikis]

Making the bald man cry is hands down the best euphemism I’ve ever heard. My god you’re such a gem keep it up man, hoping for a Christmas live story like last year!

[adampalmer]

This is one of the strongest episodes you’ve made, my wife who studied Egyptology was in stitches

[TheMadJellyfish]

"I could make an entire video about this guy"

BlueJay, you can't just say that and not deliver.

[mediocrityproductions]

That story with the sea men was the greatest story of all time

[AlbinoRedguard]

My friend, I love you, but not enough for me to buy Total War Pharaoh

[EvTheFlickFan]

12:35 “See! We’re just studying and re-enacting some Egyptian mythology together with my bros!”

[cheesychi]

The picture for reference with the bird took me out 😭
These ancients were really like "let me help you visualize this disturbing thing I just described. no content warning"

[DomyTheMad]

6:35 i am absolutely in love with how he said that one line.
11/10 voice acting award required.

[malegria]

This man is if Sam o nella and oversimplified had an increasingly sociopathic child and I’m all here for it

[dragonfireproductions]

7:59 "I gotta catch a show in Fukushima" I have never laughed my ass off this hard in many months 😂