News — Ma'at

Ma’at (pronounced Muh-aht) was both a goddess and a philosophical concept representing truth, balance, harmony, justice, and cosmic order. She was often depicted as a woman wearing an ostrich feather on her head—this feather became the ultimate symbol of Ma’at and was used in one of the most critical judgments in the afterlife.Ancient Egyptians believed that the world was created in perfect harmony and balance. It was the duty of every person, especially the pharaoh, to uphold Ma’at and keep the universe from descending into disorder.Ma’at was not just a cosmic force—it was a practical philosophy that influenced every aspect...