The five extra days added to the Egyptian calendar were known as the "epagomenal days." These days were added at the end of the 12 months, each consisting of 30 days, to align the calendar with the solar year. They were considered a time for festivals and celebrations dedicated to the birth of the gods Osiris, Isis, Seth, Nephthys, and Horus. This period was seen as a time of transition and renewal in Egyptian culture.
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