Maat - Goddess of Order

Ma'at was the goddess of truth, justice, balance, and, above all, order. She was shown in paintings as a woman either sitting or standing with an ostrich feather on her head and, in some cases, wings. Ma'at was created when Ra sprang from the seas of Nun, according to creation stories (chaos). Ma'at was thought to be Ra's daughter, and she was married to Thoth, the god of wisdom.

Ma'at, however, was more than a deity to the ancient Egyptians. She embodied the critical concept of how the cosmos was sustained. The ancient Egyptians thought the universe had order, and Ma'at was responsible for keeping everything in balance. The ancient Egyptians gained a strong sense of morality and justice as a result of this.

Ma'at had a crucial role in reaching the Afterlife. In accordance with Egyptian mythology, everyone was required to go through the Hall of Judgment after the death of the body, where their hearts were measured against Ma'at's feather of truth. The deceased could continue their trip to the Afterlife if their heart was in harmony with Ma'at's feather. If not, their adventure was over. This had an impact on ancient Egyptian daily life.