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Star-Lord0069 t1_j792x92 wrote

Reply to comment by en43rs in Weekly History Questions Thread. by AutoModerator

Egypt had local polytheism (ancient Egyptian religion and mythology) before it was subjucated by Roman Empire. After which, the Roman polytheism was imposed on them. Egypt ultimately switched to Islamic faith when early Islamic empires conquered Egypt.

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en43rs t1_j795ixv wrote

That wrong. Rome didn’t impose its polytheism. According to Roman theology the Egyptian gods were basically the same as theirs. Traditional beliefs were kept in place with some Greek influences and some syncretism. The last traces we have of traditional Egyptian religion is around the 4th century AD.

When the Muslims arrived the country was Christian. And wasn’t imposed and neither was the shift quick. It’s only in the late Middle Ages that Islam became the majority religion.

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Star-Lord0069 t1_j7duvtz wrote

Wow.. I stand corrected, thank you for letting me know🙂

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