Maatreeksen

Maatreeksen is a term with origins in ancient Egyptian mythology and cosmology. It refers to a fundamental concept of cosmic order, truth, justice, and balance that permeated all aspects of creation. Maatreeksen was personified as a goddess, often depicted with a feather on her head, symbolizing the lightness of the heart during judgment in the afterlife. The pharaohs were responsible for upholding Maatreeksen on Earth, ensuring the prosperity and stability of the kingdom. This principle guided Egyptian law, social interactions, and religious practices. Maintaining Maatreeksen was essential to prevent chaos and maintain the divine order established at the beginning of time. The concept extended beyond human affairs to encompass the natural world, including the cycles of the sun, the flooding of the Nile, and the movement of stars. To deviate from Maatreeksen was to invite disorder and destruction. It represented an ideal state of being that all Egyptians were encouraged to strive for in their lives.