The Kemetic calendar, also known as the ancient Egyptian calendar, was primarily solar-based, focusing on the Sun's annual cycle. It was developed to predict the annual flooding of the Nile River, a lifeline for Egypt's agricultural activities, and to ensure that religious events aligned with astronomical phenomena.

Nov 26, 2024 · The myths surrounding the solar cycle played a crucial role in shaping the beliefs and rituals of the Egyptian people. This article aims to explore the rich tapestry of Egyptian myths related to the solar cycle, shedding light on how these narratives helped the ancient Egyptians comprehend the world around them.

The ancient Egyptian calendar – a civil calendar – was a solar calendar with a 365-day year. The year consisted of three seasons of 120 days each, plus an intercalary month of five epagomenal days treated as outside of the year proper.

The religious calendar of ancient Kemet is both lunar–with each month starting on the day of the New Moon – as well as sidereal – with the New Year – called ‘Wep Renpet’ or the Opening of the Year – celebrated on the morning of the visible rise of Sopdet (Sirius) just prior to sunrise.

We are in the Solar Cycle of the Kemetic Calendar Year which lasts for a period of 90-days (three 30-day months) - the second cycle of creation. The Solar Cycle is the cycle of impregnation and fertilization. It is the time of creating new beginnings by way of creating foundations.

Sep 11, 2021 · The ancient Egyptian solar calendar, based on the sun’s cycle of 365 days per year, remains remarkably accurate for predicting climate conditions essential for agriculture.

During a Sothic cycle, the 365-day year loses enough time that the start of its year once again coincides with the heliacal rising of the star Sirius (Ancient Egyptian: spdt or Sopdet, 'Triangle'; Ancient Greek: Σῶθις, Sō̂this) on 19 July in the Julian calendar. [1][a] It is an important aspect of Egyptology, particularly with regard to reconstr...

Oct 28, 2024 · This article explores the significance of the sun cycle in Egyptian religion, highlighting its connection to mythology, rituals, and cosmology. Understanding the sun cycle provides insight into the ancient Egyptians’ worldview and their enduring legacy.

This cycle is called the great, or solar, cycle (maḥzor gadol or ḥamma). The present Jewish calendar is mainly based on the more accurate value 365 days, 5 hours, 55 minutes, 25 25/57 seconds—in excess of the true tropical year by about 6 minutes 40 seconds.

The Egyptian calendar was based on the cycles of both the moon and the sun, resulting in a unique system that accounted for the movements of celestial bodies. The calendar consisted of 12 months, each having 30 days, with an additional 5 or 6 days added at the end of the year to complete the solar cycle.