maat

The principles of maat are order, justice, truth, harmony, balance and morality. In modern terms, it is similar to what Western philosophers label “good” (as opposed to “evil”). In the harsh environment of ancient Kemet, the principles of maat were critical to the survival of society. These principles were personified in the goddess Ma’at and documented in the 42 Divine Laws of Ma’at, or the 42 Negative Confessions.

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