As unbelievable as it might seem, the Egyptians also had a very strong sense of justice and morality. They knew that the good should prosper and the guilty must be punished. They also understood that it’s impossible to be perfect, therefore they tried to be balanced.

One of the most feared deities of ancient Egypt was Ammit – whose body consisted of the three man-eating animals: lion, hippopotamus and crocodile, a combination of ferocious and terrifying creatures.

Although she has never been considered a goddess, she was the dweller that waited on the scales of judgment to eat the hearts of Egyptians who did evil throughout their lives.

No wonder the Egyptians were willing to follow the principles of Ma’at, the goddess of harmony, justice and truth! Who wouldn’t do the same?