Magic was an integral aspect of life in ancient Egypt. The world was created through the power of heka (magic) as Atum stood on the primordial mound of the ben-ben in the middle of the endless waters of chaos with the god Heka, who personified magical power. It was Heka who allowed for the gods to perform their duties through heka and, most importantly, maintained the concept of ma'at, harmony and balance in the universe.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original content at https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1053/spiritual-defense---execration-rituals-in-ancient/.