Myths & mysteries
Early Egyptians genuinely believed the human soul had nine distinct parts and one of them was literally your shadow
HERE’S THE INTERESTING PART
Why settle for one soul when you can have a nine-part spiritual entourage? Among the complex metaphysical anatomy of ancient Egyptian beliefs was the 'Sheut'—literally just your shadow. They believed your shadow was a crucial, living part of your entity that needed to be protected at all costs. So next time you walk out on a sunny day, remember you're dragging a piece of your eternal soul across the pavement.
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