In later times, different deities were frequently combined or merged. Some gods, therefore, were preferred by certain classes of people, some were only worshipped in certain areas, and others prominent only in certain periods. However, the general population continued to worship their local gods as well. These became ‘state’ gods, worshipped by the wealthy and elite in the temples. If a city came to prominence under a ruler or powerful official, then the local gods rose alongside them. Local areas had local gods, with each city or region often having their own deities that they worshipped. This is due to both the complex nature of the religion and the political organisation of the state. Many of these had the same or similar roles. We know of hundreds of gods and goddesses worshipped by the ancient Egyptians as their names, personalities and appearances have survived in the artwork the civilisation left behind.
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