Ancient Egyptian Epagomenal Festival

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The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose, California will be hosting its annual Egyptian Epagomenal Festival on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19. In ancient Egyptian mythology, the calendar included 360 days plus five additional epagomenal days. These epagomenal days were days “out of time” when the goddesses Isis and Nephthys, and the gods Osiris, Seth and Horus were born. The Egyptians celebrated the birthdays of these gods with a festival each year. Our version of this festival will include a variety of special lectures, tomb tours, workshops and children’s activities held throughout Rosicrucian Park.

The Scribe

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Tags: ancient egyptian religion, egyptian calendar, Epagomenal, Epagomenal festival, Rosicrucian Park

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