... entity, comprising of at least three parts; the body, the soul and what was known as the ka, or the double. The ka was of grave importance, being considered as a spiritual being that was present at all times with a person. It was thought that a person's activities were actually those of one's ka, thus it was important to do that which would please the ka. This spiritual ghost remained in the tomb after death, living in a statue of the likeness of the deceased. It was extremely important that the quality of life after death matched or even exceeded that of life of earth. Therefore food, drink and other offerings were regularly made to sustain the ka, and to maintain its happiness. The home for the body and the ka varied a great deal over time, with passing fashions and changing religious thought. Social class also played an important ...

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