بر الوالدين في مصر الفرعونية

Abstract EN

Parents had a great place in the eyes of their children during the pharaonic area, as they were greatly appreciated by their children who devoted themselves to their righteous and recognition of their great role in raising, caring for them, and providing tenderness and care for them, young and old.

Parents are the source of life and a symbol of sacrifice for the sake of their children; Therefore, many texts and scenes that urged and indicated that they should be treated well, venerated and pay attention to them in their lives and righteousness after their lives.

Numerous texts urge them to obey them and work to gain their love, affection and show kindness to them when they are old, on the other hand, children should Praise, obey, well listen to their words and stand up while talking to them.

Moreover, they have to address them timidly, submission to them in everything strive to do everything that is good for them, persuade, carry out all that they order and to criminalize insulting and transgression against them.

The Egyptians also considered that honoring ones parents in their death is a must, not only in terms of the burial of the corpse, the building of the cemetery, the offering of sacrifices, prayers for them, but the care of their children( brothers) and their properties as well.

All these things were considered to be the secret of a person s happiness in this world and the hereafter.

As for the opposite, it brings him misery and the wrath of the gods.