Maat is a concept and a goddess from ancient Egypt representing cosmic order, balance and the justice[2]. Depicted as a young woman with an ostrich feather headdress, wings and holding a sceptre and an Ankh, she personifies the fundamental principles of existence. Central to society[1] In Egypt, Maat was the Pharaoh's main responsibility, guaranteeing social harmony and universal balance. Her importance went beyond mythology, extending to legal and ethical frameworks, with court hearings held in her sanctuary and her principles guiding social interactions. In the afterlife, the heart of the deceased was weighed against Maat's feather, determining their dignity. The concept encompassed seasonal cycles, social interactions and cosmic balance, making Maat a fundamental element in the Egyptian philosophical and spiritual understanding of order and righteousness.
Note: If you're looking for the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology in Lisbon, see Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology.In Egyptian religion, Maat or Ma'at is the goddess of the truth, from justiceShe is the goddess of righteousness and order. She is the goddess responsible for maintaining cosmic and social order, the wife of Toth (Some writers argue that the moon-god Thoth was Maat's brother). She is represented as a young girl woman sporting a feather ostrich on his head, which was heavy against his heart (soul) of the dead man in the Osiris.
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