Budge, E. A. Wallis (Ernest Alfred Wallis), Sir, 1857-1934 · K. Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co. · leaf 85
6o AMULETS, have thought that the snake's head represents the serpent which surmounts the rani's head on the urhekcm instrument used in performing the ceremony of Opening the mouth.” ^ … Tke KLer-lieb iiriest touclilng tbe statuo of tlie decease d wStk tlie tn instromerit to effect itic " opening of tke moutli.'* (From tlie Papyrus 0/ jinf* plate IB,) 16. Thr Amulet of the Mexat, This amulet was iu use in Egypt as early as the YIth dynasty, and it was worn or held or carried with…
Magic -- Egypt · Egypt -- Religion
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