Ka As Sacred Being

The Ka (pronounced /kɑː/), in ancient Egyptian religion, is a vital aspect of a person's soul, often translated as "double" or "twin soul." It is the life force that continues to exist after death, residing in the afterlife. The Ka is often depicted as a second self that accompanies the individual throughout their life and into the afterlife. In Hebrew, the concept does not have a direct equivalent, but it can be loosely associated with the term neshama (נֶשָׁמָה), which refers to the soul or spirit. In Arabic, the closest translation might be ruh (روح), meaning spirit or soul. The Ka was sustained in the afterlife through offerings of food and drink, which were believed to nourish it. Temples and tombs were designed with specific spaces, such as the ka-chapels, to honor and provide for the Ka. The Ka was also associated with the pharaoh, who was believed to have a divine Ka that embodied the essence of kingship and the state.