As 'Lord of the Two Lands' the pharaoh<span> was the ruler of Upper and Lower </span>Egypt<span>. He owned all of the land, made laws, collected taxes, and defended </span>Egypt <span>against foreigners. As 'High Priest of Every Temple', the </span>pharaoh<span> represented the gods on Earth. He performed rituals and built temples to honor the gods.</span>
