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  1. The Philosophy of Maat Kemetic-Soulism Exposes the Diabolical System of Global European Imperialism by Maaxeru Tep, 2002-01-01
  2. The Best of the Kemetic Voice (Volume I) by Leon C. (editor) Harris, 2007-01-01
  3. The Battle for Kemet: Critical Essays on Ancient Egypt by Charles A. Grantham, 2003-01
  4. The Irritated Genie by Jacob H. Carruthers, 1986-06
  5. Mysticism of the Har Khebi Sarcophagus: Ancient Egyptian Secrets to the Awakening of the Human Soul by Khepera Ankh, 2007-02-01
  6. Afrikan Cosmology of Kemet The Golden Sun Egg Uncracked The NU 'N' Word by Dr Terri Nelson, 2009-09-09
  7. From the soul of a poet by Leroy T Brady, 1995
  8. Traditional Egyptian Wisdom: The Sacred Path to Liberation by Khepera Ankh, 2008-12-01
  9. Concertos on Market Street: Poems by Jesus Papoleto Melendez, 1993
  10. The irritated genie: An essay on the Haitian Revolution by Jacob H. Carruthers, 1985
  11. Rhythmic African Spirituality in Sports, Dance, Music and Art by Jr. William F Gunn, 2006-11-20
  12. Science and oppression by Jacob H Carruthers, 1991
  13. War on the Horizon - Black Resistance to the white-sex Assault by The Irritated Genie of Soufeese, 2005
  14. Arat Sekhem: The Ancient Egyptian Mystery Meditation for Transcendence by Khepera Ankh, 2007-10-01

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22. The Kemetic Religion
The kemetic Religion. The kemetic people were said by the Greek historian Herodotus to have been the most religious people in the world.
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The Kemetic Religion
by Barbara Ann
From: http://www.hethert.org/ and http://www.kemet.org/ The Kemetic people were said by the Greek historian Herodotus to have been the most religious people in the world. They did not even have a special word for "religion," because for them it was an intrinsic part of their lives, not something to be done a couple of times a year or even just once a week. Homes had shrines in a place of honor, and prayers and offerings were left there on a daily basis. Ancestral busts or stelae were set up in niches in the walls, where prayers and offerings were also given to deceased relatives who watched over their descendants with love. Community festivals honored the Appearance of God, when the temple icon was taken in procession, and visits were often made to cemeteries to honor the blessed dead.

23. KIMATA-The Black Nation
The National kemetic Orthodox Church of the Romathi people. Their teachings are based on the Xonah, the authentic word of Amun Ra' So Inther to his people.
http://www.kimata.org
Kimata
Nikhtah Ma'eyah Kimata is an African Kemetic Church, dedicated to practicing the real Old Time Religion, achieving the liberation of our people, promoting the reclamation of our identity, and realizing the resurrection of the Black Nation. Those who feel called to serve this cause are encouraged to join us . Before you proceed however, you should first read what we believe . Then afterwards, if you are called to go further, you may enter our sanctuary
If you have any Questions or Comments or want to report a broken link please email Webmaster.

24. Kemetic Tradition In Pagan And Witchcraft Directory
Pagan Religions and Traditions. kemetic. seshat.org Information on Seshat, the kemetic Orthodox Name of Netjer associated with writing and record-keeping.
http://www.branwenscauldron.com/resources/kemetic.html
Witchcraft, Wicca, Pagan and Occult Resources
Pagan Religions and Traditions
Kemetic
Akhentef's World - Lots of information dealing with the Gods and Goddesses of the Netjer. Also general information regarding Paganism. Akhet Hwt-Hrw - A Temple of Ancient Egyptian Religion dedicated to the Egyptian Goddess Hwt-Hrw (Hathor). The pages listed here give information about the religion and culture of Ancient Egypt, Akhet as both a temple and school, as well as listing some of the many services offered by Akhet. Ancient Egyptian Virtual Temple - The boat is docked and waiting to take you on your journey to explore the realm known as ancient Egypt or Kemet as it was known to the Egyptians themselves. According to these ancient people, Egypt was not just an earthly locality, but in fact a reflection of heaven itself. To them, the world, the universe and man mirrored each other. House of Netjer - Kemetic Orthodox temple dedicated to the restoration of the authentic ancient Egyptian religion, through the study of source texts and Egyptological research. Kheperu em INU: Temple to the Goddess of Manifestations - This temple is dedicated to worship of the Goddess INU consort of the god NU, and to mastery of the 'Khaibit' or shadow self.

25. Tawy House - Kemetic Orthodox Retreat And Conference Center
Tawy House is a kemetic Orthodox Retreat and Conference Center located in southwestern Michigan. 20022004kemetic Orthodox House of Netjer.
http://tawyhouse.org/
Welcome To Tawy House Kemetic Orthodox Temple and
Spiritual Retreat /Conference Center
We've finally moved from Michigan to our PERMANENT building in Illinois!
Welcome to Tawy House, home to the House of Netjer , the main temple of the Kemetic Orthodox Faith
Tawy House offers a full-time Kemetic Orthodox temple with services, special spiritual retreats and conferences, and hosts offices of the House of Netjer, the Imhotep Kemetic Orthodox Seminary and the Udjat Foundation For Children. We are located in Joliet, Illinois, approximately 50 miles south of Chicago. This website serves as our center for information on Tawy House events, rituals, intensive workshops and other exciting happenings! Recent Updates: Monday, February 2, 2004
We've Moved!
: Nekhtet! Our new temple building, purchased last October, is nearly ready to open! Tawy House II will offer a full-time Kemetic Orthodox Temple and seminary in addition to our occasional retreats, intensives and other events. See our websites for more details!
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26. Beliefnet.com
kemetic Religions, view by date. Beliefnet welcomes followers of kemetic religions. 16 Principleskemetic Tra
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27. Beliefnet.com
kemetic Religions Debate, view by date. is kemetic the oldskool billam, 5, 4/20/04 859 PM.
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28. Per Ankh: What Is The Kemetic Religion
What is the kemetic Religion? There are different groups that fall into what is considered the kemetic religion. The kemetic Religion.
http://www.per-ankh.org/define.html
Per Ankh
Home About Us Who We are and Our Purpose What is the Kemetic religion? Principles of Ma'at Code of Ethics Member Temples Membership ... Contact Us What is the Kemetic Religion? There are different groups that fall into what is considered the Kemetic religion. We refer to our particular faith tradition as the traditional religion of Ancient Egypt. The Per Ankh sisterhood of temples and its web sites reflect this faith tradition. There are different views of what exactly is the Kemetic religion. The following is from the understanding of the Per Ankh temple. The Kemetic Religion As the Ancient Egyptian religion is one of the traditional religions of Africa. we share with these great faiths the style and approach to religious experience, rituals, and life. However, as the historical continuity with our ancestors has been broken, we share with reconstructionist religions in utilizing scholarly methods to re-create the structures, rites, and practices; our aim is to literally preserve rituals as fully as possible. While trying to keep our religion as closely to the religion of Ancient Egypt, we use methods of religious studies, philosophy, and theology to apply what we have learned to contemporary times.

29. Kemetic Unity
House of the Open Eye. Level 1 now available.
http://www.kemetic.org/
House of the Open Eye Level 1 now available House of the Open Eye Level 1 now available

30. Spirit And Sky Religion: Pagan: Kemetic
kemetic Orthodox temple dedicated to the restoration of the authentic ancient Egyptian religion, through the study of source texts and Egyptological research.
http://www.spiritandsky.com/religion/pagan/kemetic/
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  • Akhentef's World Akhentef's World Lots of information dealing with the Gods and Goddesses of the Netjer. Also general information regarding Paganism.
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  • Akhet Hwt-Hrw Akhet Hwt-Hrw A Temple of Ancient Egyptian Religion dedicated to the Egyptian Goddess Hwt-Hrw (Hathor). The pages listed here give information about the religion and culture of Ancient Egypt, Akhet as both a temple and school, as well as listing some of the many services offered by Akhet.
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  • Ancient Egyptian Virtual Temple Ancient Egyptian Virtual Temple The boat is docked and waiting to take you on your journey to explore the realm known as ancient Egypt or Kemet as it was known to the Egyptians themselves. According to these ancient people, Egypt was not just an earthly locality, but in fact a reflection of heaven itself. To them, the world, the universe and man mirrored each other.
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  • Circle of the Sacred Spirits Circle of the Sacred Spirits An educational site about the teachings and worship of Aset (Isis) Ancient Egypt, and other deities.

31. PAGAN - Kemetic Top Links
Pagan SubCategories. Deities. kemetic Web Site Links. In kemetic terms, Netjer is the sum of divinity, each of Its names a part of the whole.
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Sub-Categories Deities
Kemetic Web Site Links House of Netjer - Kemetic Orthodox temple dedicated to the restoration of the authentic ancient Egyptian religion, through the study of source texts and Egyptological research.
Story of Seshat: Leaves from the Tree of Life
- Her name is rarely spoken, yet it is there like the sun or the sky, or the stars that She gazes on - always present even if unheard. It is Seshat - the one who writes upon the leaves of the tree of life. She is one aspect of the totality of the divine. In Kemetic terms, Netjer is the sum of divinity, each of Its names a part of the whole.
Ancient Egyptian Virtual Temple
- The boat is docked and waiting to take you on your journey to explore the realm known as ancient Egypt or Kemet as it was known to the Egyptians themselves. According to these ancient people, Egypt was not just an earthly locality, but in fact a reflection of heaven itself. To them, the world, the universe and man mirrored each other.
Akhentef's World
- Lots of information dealing with the Gods and Goddesses of the Netjer. Also general information regarding Paganism.
Per Sekhmet

The Mystical World of Khemt
- Resource for Egyptian Magick, Spells, Incense, Brews, Powders, Meditations, and more.

32. Aset, Isis; The Kemetic Aset
Isis, or Aset, as the original, ancient Egyptian name was, goes far back into history.I will here use the kemetic original name of Aset instead of the Greek
http://www.philae.nu/philae/kemeticAset.html
Aset/Isis Kemetic Aset Aspects Lady of Philae ... Heka
Aset, Great of Heka
The Egyptian Aset
O Aset, Great of Heka
Heal Me,
Release me from all things bad and evil.
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Difference Aset-Isis - Origin The Name of Aset Great of Heka Mortuary Deity ... Aset in the Late Period
ASET - The Difference - ISIS
ISIS or her more ancient Egyptian name ASET , seems like two different deities if you take a closer look. When the worship of ISIS rose in Greek and Roman days, ASET had already been forgotten for hundreds of years, at this time only a small group of priests still knew how to read the hieroglyphs of the temple walls. The Greek and Roman way of superimposing their cultural values on Egyptian culture affected the interpretation of the original ASET , depriving her of her Egyptian origin and turning her into Roman deity. The most outstanding difference between them is in my opinion the fierceness of Aset which we can find in the myths, along with her role as a funerary deity. This is not so with Isis who is a much more benevolent and one-size-fits-all kind of a deity.
This image shows an almost schematic picture of how Aset merged with Isis.

33. Isis, The Ancient Egyptian Aset
An effort at defining Aset, the Egyptian (kemetic) Aset and an overview of her history. The kemetic Aset. Oh, Aset, Great of Heka!
http://www.philae.nu/akhet/KemAset.html
Aset/Isis Kemetic Aset Aspects Lady of Philae ... Heka
The Kemetic Aset
Oh, Aset, Great of Heka!
Heal me,
Release me from all things bad and evil!
Image source: my own postcard of statue bought at the Louvren,
An effort at defining Her
Origin The Name of Aset Great of Heka Mortuary Deity ... Aset in the Late Period
Origin
Isis, or Aset, as the original, ancient Egyptian name seem to have been, goes far back into history. I will from now on use the Kemetic Name of Aset instead of the Greek name Isis.
The Name of Aset
Aset, or Ay-see as it is believed to have been, is written with the hieroglyph for "throne" or "seat". This indicates that She was seen as the one Who supported the king and from which he rose. She was the King-maker. This was the case in early African cultures and is still to some degree today. So Aset can be taken to mean "The Seat/Throne" of the king. Thereby she was the KingĀ“s symbolical mother and as such of special significance to him, but in these early days she was not a mother goddess whom everyone turned to.
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Great of Heka
Aset is often called 'Great of Heka'- Weret-Hekau. This stems from a

34. Tameran And Kemetic Religion
Tameran/kemetic Religion. The belong. kemetic This is an attempt to practice the religion exactly as it was practiced in antiquity.
http://www.teenwitch.com/KEMET.HTM
Tameran/Kemetic Religion
The following is a brief introduction to a variety of religions, spiritual traditions, and magick traditions that are at least in part based on the ancient Egyptian religion. In addition to 4,000-15,000 years of widely varying ancient practice (depending on how you count it), there is an extreme diversity of modern practice and belief that is at least in part based on some portions of the ancient beliefs. With this kind of diversity, just about every believer is going to have at least some disagreement with the material in this web site. Some individuals have gotten very angry about some of the material. This web site is dedicated to Bast . The Introduction to Bast can also serve as a starting point for exploring some of the Tameran deities.
Major Periods
Stone Age: The Stone Age is divided into three cultural periods: the Palaeolithic (Old Stone Age), Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age), and Neolithic (New Stone Age). This covers the period from approximately 35,000 B.C.E. (B.C.E. = Before Common Era) to approximately 3,000 B.C.E. (the onset of the Bronze Age). Between 30,000 B.C.E. and 8,000 B.C.E. humans were conducting trade over extremely long distances and the early Earth Mother Goddess worship was becoming increasingly sophisticated. North Africa was a fertile plain with many active river systems and the now-extinct North African buffalo. During this period the Capoids of North Africa were displaced to East and South Africa, while European and North African Rock Art spread from the Franco-Cantabrian Province to Eastern Spain to Northwest Africa and across to the Upper Nile Valley. There is the extremely controversial theory that the Great Sphinx was built sometime between 15,000 and 12,000 B.C.E. by an advanced civilization in the Nile Delta.

35. TEENWITCH.COM
kemetic Witchcraft is an attempt to exactly recreate ancient Egyptian witchcraft, usually one particular time period in ancient Egyptian history.
http://www.teenwitch.com/
TeenWitch.com
Anyone can visit and read this web site. Those who are just idly curious about witchcraft are welcome to read and learn. This site should be useful to any serious witch, beginner or sage. The more you know about witchcraft, the more useful the web site will be, but even beginners should find a lot of useful information.
no spell begging
If you follow any of the links offered on this web site, no spell begging . Especially no love spell or curse begging. Two great web sites have already asked to have their links removed because of spell begging.
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see pictures of the Teen Witch staff NOTE: There is no relation between TeenWitch.com, the web site, and Teen Witch http://www.silverravenwolf.com/ . You can order the book on line through Amazon.com by clicking on the link: Teen Witch: Wicca for a New Generation ; by Silver Ravenwolf; Llewellyn Publications; September 1998; ISBN 1567187250; paperback; $10.36
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Lying to parents or sneaking around behind their backs is a very bad idea. It will make your parents think you are an irresponsible child.

36. KEMETIC RELIGION
ABOUT kemetic RELIGION. Em hotep! In peace! Padineba a, my kemetic name, means He who is Given by the Great God . This Great
http://www.geocities.com/hclasalle/PADI.html
ABOUT KEMETIC RELIGION
Em hotep! - In peace! Padineba'a , my Kemetic name, means "He who is Given by the Great God". This 'Great God' is Amun-Ra, my father(s) in Kemetic religion. I was blessed with the gift of this name by the Nisut AUS of the Kemetic Orthodox faith, as a birthday gift in December of the year 2000. (Right) The name of my Lord, Amun-Ra, in Kemetic script. My religion is the modern rebirth of the faith that was practiced for thousands of years in the land that we now call Egypt. Kemetic means "the Black Land", and it is the name by which ancient Egyptians refered to their land. Among the modern traditions that seek to revive this ancient faith, Kemetic Orthodoxy is the most conservative one, and it is very true to the original form of religion practiced in Kemet. It is *not* a New Age or eclectic religion, as Kemeticism was very much concerned with safeguarding the status quo and with stability and order! Kemetic religion has much in common with the worship of deities, and the theology of Hinduism. The parallels are many. This is perhaps due to the fact that both are among the religions that worship God in many names and forms that have flourished and evolved consistently for thousands of years. Kemetic Shemsu (=followers) believe in the One True God (Netjer), who manifests itself through many Names (the Netjeru, plural of Netjer). These Names of Netjer have their distinct personalities, likes and dislikes, qualities and ways in which they manifest that are peculiar to each. They are not merely 'god of mummies', 'god of rebellion', 'goddess of love, or motherhood', etc. They are much more complex than that. There is much information about Kemetic Orthodoxy and the Names of Netjer online. I would encourage anyone interested in learning more about Kemetic Orthodoxy to take a look at the

37. KEMETIC DEVOTIONAL POETRY
kemetic DEVOTIONAL POETRY. Em hotep! In peace! Excerpts from a Hymn to the Nile Flood. I. May your countenance shine on us, Hapy, god
http://www.geocities.com/hclasalle/HapiPoems.html
KEMETIC DEVOTIONAL POETRY
Em hotep! - In peace! Excerpts from a Hymn to the Nile Flood I May your countenance shine on us, Hapy, god of the moving river,
who comes forth from earth returning to save the Black Land.
His features are hidden, dark in the daylight, yet the faithful find him fit subject for song.
He waters the landscape the Sun god has formed, giving life to every small creature,
assuaging even the thirsty hills, far from the water's edgefor his is the rain, as it falls from heaven;
Loved by the waiting earth, he nurtures the newborn grain, and crafts of the Fashioner flourish in Egypt. IV Food bringer, rich with provisions, himself the author of all his good things;
Awe-striking master, yet sweet the aromas rising about him,
and, how he satisfies when he returns!
Transforming the dust to pastures for cattle, bringing forth for each god his sacrifice.
He dwells in the undeworld, yet heaven and earth are his to command,
and the Two Lands he takes for his own, Filling the storerooms, heaping the gainsheds, giving his gifts to the poor. He causes each kind of good wood to grow tall, and no one in Egypt lacks timber

38. Egyptian/Kemetic Reconstructionist Paganism (The Cauldron: A Pagan Forum)
Information on Egyptian/kemetic Reconstructionist Paganism. The Cauldron Egyptian/kemetic Reconstructionist Paganism. kemeticism is
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39. COLOR: Kemetic Pyramid Kit
kemetic Pyramid Kit. Grade Level K 12. Estimated Time 4 hours. kemetic art and architecture was directly related to its functional intent.
http://www.saxakali.com/COLOR_ASP/kemetic.htm
Kemetic Pyramid Kit
Grade Level: K - 12 Estimated Time: 4 hours Student Learning Outcomes:
  • Conducting research on the Kemetic (Egyptian) pyramids and examine their geometric, symbolic and spiritual relationship. To execute a three-dimensional tetrahedron or triangular pyramid kite with kemetic symbols/motifs on the sides.
Background Information: Egypt, called Kemet (KMT) by the Africans, was a Black nation. The unification of Upper and Lower Kemet into one nation began the Dynastic era of Kemet. In the first 1,000 years of Dynastic Kemet during the first six Dynasties, most of the pyramids were built. Imhotep, a genius, designed the first pyramid for King Djoser as his burial place. Pyramids are symbols of life, perfection, knowledge, and communal effort. The largest pyramid of all is the "Great Pyramid" at Giza, built for King Khufu. The Great Pyramid contains over 2.3 million limestones, each as large as 10-15 tons. Limestone, a self cleaning stone, was used to build most of the pyramids. Kemetic art and architecture was directly related to its functional intent. Robert and Deborah Lawlor, translators for author Schwaller de Lubicz, state:

40. Per-Bast.org
perBast.org is the home for some of the most comprehensive information on the historical Bast (Bastet), the ancient Egyptian (kemetic) goddess (Netjert
http://www.per-bast.org/bast/essay2.html
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The Religion of Ancient Egypt
Bast originates in ancient Egypt or, as it was known to its people in antiquity, "Kemet". Egypt or "Aigyptos" is a Greek word, and originally referred to Men-Nefer or Memphis, the city of Ptah. Traditionally, the religion She springs from is typecast by the mainstream public as polytheistic in nature. Modern Egyptology has questioned this label, and the ground-breaking book Conceptions of God in Ancient Egypt: The One and the Many by Erik Hornung introduced a new label: monolatry. That is, a belief system with one god who can take on multiple faces (the One and the Many). By that definition, people who purport that the religion of ancient Egypt was a polytheism are half correct. However, the numerous references to deity in the singular throughout religious texts from antiquity should not be ignored (the priests of antiquity often prided themselves in texts on knowing all the "names" of Netjer, or God). Kemet was influenced in its twilight era by two classically polythetistic cultures: the Roman Empire (which would absorb ancient Egypt completely) and the Greeks (who would rule it for a short period of time). With the hieroglyphic language lost for numerous centuries, it is easy to see how it became miscategorized. However, just as one could not call the Yoruba or Hindu religions strictly polytheistic, so also one would not do the same with Kemetic religion.

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