Topic > Polytheism in Ancient Egyptian Religion - 1048

In November the Egyptians celebrated its beauty. When the Nile River ebbed, it would be the time for the Egyptians to mourn the death of Osiris. It was called the “fall of the Nile” and the Egyptians brought gifts to the banks of the Nile to express their sadness and pain. When the Nile flooded again, the Egyptians held a festival, celebrating having found God again. They took small altars and let them float on the river, while some priests poured fresh water on them. The city of Abydos was also another location for a festival dedicated to Osiris. There are many pyramid texts that show people in ancient Egypt who wanted to make a pilgrimage to Abydos, as the rituals were useful for them in the afterlife. The Feast of Osiris was also the most famous celebration for Osiris too. His grave was located nearby and was visited as part of the