Religion along the Nile River Valley

The Nile River Valley Civilization were Polytheistic people. Their beliefs evolved slowly over the centuries and gradually developed into a complete world that was shared between them.

Beliefs

Amazing pictures from the period

The divided the heavens into 12 divisions in the south sky.12 divisions in the north sky and 12 divisions in the center . These 36 divisions were diveded among the 3 seasons and from this emerged the 12 signs of zodiac. The 12 zodiac are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.

Astronomy:The Zodiac

Symbols and Symbolic thoght played a vital role in the developnment of all aspects of the Nile River Valley Civilization.Astronomy, the calender and astronomy all played a major role in the developnment of myths, ritual and religion in the Nile in which the zodiac was made and as well as the horoscopes.

Facts about The Nile RiverValley

Religion along the Nile River Valley