GODS AND GODESSES

The ancient Egyptians believed that temples were the
homes of the gods and goddesses. Every temple was
dedicated to a god or goddess and he or she was
worshipped there by the temple priests and the pharaoh.

The large temple buildings were made of stone so that
they would last forever. Their walls were covered with
scenes that were carved onto the stone then brightly
painted. These scenes showed the pharaoh fighting in
battles and performing rituals with the gods and
goddesses.