Significance of Neter-khert

Neter-khert, in Egyptian belief, is a significant location within Amenta, representing a cyclical existence of coming forth and going into. It is the site of the Lake of Fire where Ra's boat sails, indicating an afterlife realm. Knowing specific chapters allows one to come forth by day and re-enter. Neter-khert is also where godlike rulers, guided by Tmu, fulfill the will of the heart, highlighting its importance in the journey and destiny of powerful figures.

Synonyms: Burial, Tomb, Sepulcher, Crypt, Necropolis, Underworld, Afterlife, Land of the dead

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Classical concept of 'Neter-khert'

Various literature Books

Meaning of Neter-khert in Ancient Egyptian mythology, history and philosophy:
Egypt Books

From: The Book of the Dead

(1) A location where one can come forth by day if a certain chapter is known, and enter again after coming forth.[1] (2) A place where godlike rulers have fulfilled the will of the heart, after it was given by Tmu.[2] (3) Neter-khert is mentioned as the location of the Lake of Fire, where the makhent boat of Ra sails, suggesting a realm of the afterlife.[3] (4) The glorious Neter-khert is mentioned as a place of coming out from and going into, within the beautiful Amenta, emphasizing a cycle of existence.[4] (5) GLORIFYING,[4] AND OF COMING FORTH FROM AND GOING INTO THE GLORIOUS NETER-KHERT IN THE BEAUTIFUL[5]

From: The Book of Gates

(1) This is a realm or state in which magical protectors, provided by offerings, act regularly and unfailingly for a person.[6] (2) Neter-khert is mentioned in connection with magical protectors acting regularly and unfailingly, in addition to their role upon earth; the knowledge of these protectors helps escape roarings and avoid falling into furnaces.[7]

From: The Egyptian Heaven and Hell

(1) Neter-khert is mentioned as a place where the deceased expected to find slaves or domestic servants to help cultivate the land, indicating a belief in the continuation of social hierarchies and roles in the afterlife.[8]

Egypt was an ancient civilization ruled by pharaohs that left behind an extensive cultural heritage and mythology. The Egyptians build the Pyramids of Giza and various temples of great size. Located in North Africa, part of this civilization’s success is the effective use of the River Nile. Their religious pantheon included many Gods dispersed over various belief systems, philosophies and cults.

Meaning of Neter-khert in Ancient Greek mythology, history and philosophy:
Greek Books

From: The Liturgy of Funerary Offerings

(1) It refers to the Other World, where chapters in the Book of the Dead were written with the intention of giving a mouth to a man.[9]

Ancient Greece in the Archaic Period was made up from independent states, called Polis, or city state. Classical Greek culture, especially philosophy, had a powerful influence on the Roman Empire. Greek mythology consists of stories belonging to the ancient Greeks concerning their Gods and heroes, the nature of the world and the origins and significance of their religious practices.