Ancient Egyptian Practice of Retainer Sacrifices
Welcome to Sneferu, your channel for all things ancient egypt. Today, we are going to explore a dark and terrifying practice that was believed to grant a luxurious life to the Pharaohs even in their afterlifes. " The Ancient Egyptian retainer sacrifice." But before we delve into this practice, I must warn you that some of the details may not be suitable for all viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. If you are more interested in learning about the afterlife beliefs of ancient egyptians, you can check out my ancient egyptian mythology playlist. If you have stayed on, brace yourselves as we uncover the truth behind this chilling ritual. Imagine a civilization where the pharaohs were seen as living gods, with ultimate power and control over their subjects even in death. This was Ancient Egypt during the First Dynasty from 3100 BC to 2900 BC. Evidence shows that after these powerful rulers passed away, they would have servants killed to continue serving them in the afterlife. B...