The Household Religion in Ancient Egypt: problems and constraints

Abstract

Being essential for a more complete image of the Egyptian Religion, the Household Religion has been, however, relegated to second plan by scholars. This is justifi ed by a set of problems and constraints that are apparently impeditive of a complete and systematic study on the issue. These problems are related to the diffi culties to classify this practice, namely, the clarifi cation of its scope of action and also to the characteristics of the available sources for its study. It seems crucial to start by understanding these problems and constraints in order to afterwards have the ability to overcome them, and initiate the essential investigation on the Household Religion in Ancient Egypt.