Maat, derived from the Egyptian word mꜣꜥt, signifies 'truth, virtue, justice'. In ancient Egyptian culture, Maat was not only a concept but also a goddess who personified these ideals. She represented balance, order, harmony, law, morality, and justice, and was believed to regulate the stars, seasons, and the actions of both mortals and deities. Her role was crucial in maintaining the cosmic order, opposing chaos and injustice, symbolized by Isfet.