Pharaohs were believed to control the flooding of the Nile River which made the soil fertile for a good harvest. What was a major reason that Egyptians believed pharaohs had this power?

Egyptians believed pharaohs had the power to control the flooding of the Nile due to their divine status as intermediaries between the gods and the people. They were considered gods themselves, often associated with deities like Osiris, who was linked to fertility and agriculture. This divine connection gave them the authority to influence natural events, including the annual flooding that enriched the soil, making them crucial for the prosperity of Egypt.