Retainer Sacrifice

By Crusader1307

As we have seen, the primary goal of an Egyptian Pharaoh, was to prepare for His ''Afterlife''. From elaborate Tombs, to the preservation of His very body and internal organs (for use in The Hereafter) – everything was thought of and included in His Royal Tomb for use. Foods, treasures, weapons even transportation forms (Chariots, Boats etc). The one thing that was needed as well was Servants. And in this entered a Pharaoh's Slaves – or ''Retainers''. The life of an Egyptian Retainer was quite good. Although a Slave, these were more educated and better dressed. They ate well and had access to various Palace benefits. They cared for all factors of The Pharaoh's Life. It was so expected, that upon the death of The King, they too would follow Him into The Afterlife. And while a Pharaoh' remains underwent a complex and lengthy process to be preserved, His Retainers were not. Once ''dispatched'', The Retainers (Male or Female), were placed in a room near The Ruler's remains. Their ''Ba'' (Soul), made them more of a ''spiritual being'' who would remain in a Pharaohs ''Palace'' in The Hereafter (hence no need for a deified body). Begun in Ancient Egypt's 1st Dynasty (3,100 BC) – the practice would, in time slowly die out, no longer used by 2,900 BC.