Egyptian Mythology · Question

What was the heart weighed against in the Hall of Truth?

Answer

Feather of Maat

The story behind the answer

In the Hall of Truth, a deceased person’s heart was weighed against the Feather of Ma’at, the goddess embodying truth, justice, and cosmic order. Anubis balanced the scales, Thoth recorded the verdict, and Osiris presided. If the heart

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