Maat is both a person and an idea. As an idea, she is the concept of truth and justice. She is a custodian of the laws and values of Egypt, as well as universal harmony.
Maat was also responsible for making sure that the rhythms and forces of the natural world kept running as they should, from the stars in the sky to the day-to-day lives of humans.
When someone died, Maat would stand in judgement of their souls. If their soul was not so burdened that it weighed more than her feather of truth, it could move on to the afterlife.
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