Egypt: Land of the Gods — Season 1, Episode 2: Death & Rebirth/Land of Magic
Documentary • 90 min • 1 season, 2 episodes • ★ 7.0/10
Episode synopsis
As we examine the many differences evident among Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the religion of the pharaohs, we learn that they did share in the belief that a better life awaits us after death. And, we discover that magic was an essential element of ancient Egyptian life in matters ranging from health and wealth to love and war. Even after the pharaohs disappeared and the ancient gods vanished, magic remained and was used by Egyptian Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
About Egypt: Land of the Gods
Using a combination of location footage, interviews, and close-ups of rare artifacts, the series explored many of the mysteries and puzzles of ancient Egypt, though not all were solved.