“Myths had a great influence on the societal fabric of history’s greatest civilizations. The rich and complex mythology of ancient Egypt emphasized the creation of order out of chaos. Such stories validated the governance of society and legitimized a status quo in which the pharaoh himself was viewed as divine and therefore worthy of being served. The Egyptians also saw time as cyclical; events that happened in their society were merely repeating what had happened before and had been recorded in their myths.”
~ Dorling Kindersley, From “The Mythology Book”
Mark Beré Peterson: Hauntings, Urban Legends, History, Folklore, Mythology and Witchcraft 