If you believe in a soul, does that soul have parts or is it just one whole? Kemetic belief has several parts to one's, for lack of a better word, metaphysical being. It's described well here The Ancient Egyptian Soul | Ancient Egypt Online
The main parts are the Ba and the Ka, and in death these ideally unite to become a 'completed soul' known as an Akh. The Akh can travel to and fro as it wishes and can be given offerings by the living. The Ba is the effective personality, reputation etc. and the Ka is the vital life-force, or spirit, generally.
Other parts are the Ib (heart), Ren (name) and Shuyet (shadow).
The main parts are the Ba and the Ka, and in death these ideally unite to become a 'completed soul' known as an Akh. The Akh can travel to and fro as it wishes and can be given offerings by the living. The Ba is the effective personality, reputation etc. and the Ka is the vital life-force, or spirit, generally.
Other parts are the Ib (heart), Ren (name) and Shuyet (shadow).
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