Religion was practiced by everyone in ancient Egypt from the poorest peasant to the king.
Royalty
The Pharaoh was considered the human incarnation of god, usually Horus, and the chief link between the realms of humans and the divine. As a way to legitimize their position they would use the names of gods. He was considered the administrator of the gods, the Hem-netjer which translates to "servant of the gods". Similarly Queens would invoke the names of female gods like Hathor and Isis.
Royalty
The Pharaoh was considered the human incarnation of god, usually Horus, and the chief link between the realms of humans and the divine. As a way to legitimize their position they would use the names of gods. He was considered the administrator of the gods, the Hem-netjer which translates to "servant of the gods". Similarly Queens would invoke the names of female gods like Hathor and Isis.
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Priests
The function of priests in ancient Egypt was different from that of religion as we're used it today. There were many people and positions that could be considered "priests" in their day. Temples had their staff of officials who were permanent but judges could also be consider priests as religion was interwoven into everyone's jobs (Steindorff 92). It is estimated that in total, one-fifth of the population was working for the state religion and it was a hereditary position. Wab priests are an example of a specific position, the most common type, they were in charge of funerals where they would recite prayers or carry offerings.
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Commoners
Every house had some type of domestic shrine to a state god or ancestor that they would worship daily. The statues would be busts of a deceased family member or of the god and they would leave food offerings, wash and anoint it in order to receive their protection. Temples were also open to the public for worshiping where they would witness rituals performed by priests.