Imhotep Beliefs
Architect, physician, statesman, astrologer, minister, God. Known to many in ancient Egyptian history Imhotep (pronounced im-HO-tep) meaning “He Who Comes In Peace” was said to be related or linked to the Gods with his skill in medicine, attention to detail in architecture, and political standing in the Djoser’s court. His statue shows his bald as a priest with a piece of parchment in his hands. With so many titles to his name, many find themselves asking “who is Imhotep?”. A valuable question indeed, but with many answers. Although Imhotep was considered a God, he was in fact human. Born a commoner that progressed to the higher ranks with his successes in medicine, wisdom, priest, vizier to the King Djoser, and possibly one of his greatest accomplishments being the Step Pyramid it’s practically impossible not to see one as a God. Rising in rank, Imhotep found himself as a temple priest given his religious faith. With his dedication to the faith he became known as son of Ptah of Djoser. Many in his time believed that through the will of God he was more than capable of overseeing the construction of the King’s
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Imhotep’s vision to create such a monument of stone nonetheless, a vision that of his time was considered undoable and bring it into existence quite possibly made it so that he revolutionized the world. The architecture and landscapes that graced Egypt and are the hallmark of what Egypt was proudly known for came from Imhotep’s exemplary vision. From such a mighty accomplishment came blueprints of his work that led to many others that even Greece itself brought over. It is said that his burial place has yet to be found but is speculated to be at Saqqara. So architect, physician, statesman, astrologer, minister, and yes even God, with great works and contributions as he’s shown Imhotep should be known as nothing
Imhotep’s vision to create such a monument of stone nonetheless, a vision that of his time was considered undoable and bring it into existence quite possibly made it so that he revolutionized the world. The architecture and landscapes that graced Egypt and are the hallmark of what Egypt was proudly known for came from Imhotep’s exemplary vision. From such a mighty accomplishment came blueprints of his work that led to many others that even Greece itself brought over. It is said that his burial place has yet to be found but is speculated to be at Saqqara. So architect, physician, statesman, astrologer, minister, and yes even God, with great works and contributions as he’s shown Imhotep should be known as nothing