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The [[Egyptian calendar]] was based around the rising of Sirius, making its movements important to both [[Egyptian religion]] and the administration of the Egyptian government. | The [[Egyptian calendar]] was based around the rising of Sirius, making its movements important to both [[Egyptian religion]] and the administration of the Egyptian government. | ||
In his 2022 book, ''[[Cult of the Stars]]'', [[occultist]] [[Travis McHenry]] theorizes that most ancient Egyptians wanted to join Sopdet in the sky after their death. | |||
==Ancient Greeks== | ==Ancient Greeks== | ||