The dawn of astronomy; a study of the temple-worship and mythology of the ancient Egyptians (1894)
Lockyer, Joseph Norman,Sir,1836-1920 · London, Cassell · leaf 52
/^ 32 THE DAWX OF ASTRONOMY. [Chat. III. The red colours at sunset were said to be caused by the liloocl flowing fromthe Sun-god wlien he hastens to liis suicide. A legend describes Isis as stanchingthe blood flowing from the wound inflicted on Horns by Set. … CLEOPATRA AS THE GODDESS ISIS. Ilathor is, according to Budge, identified with Nu or Nu-tj the sky, or placein which she brought forth and suckled Horus. She is the female power ofNature, and has some of the attributes of Isis, Nu-t, and Maat. We next have to gain some general idea of the Egyptian…
Astronomy, Egyptian · Temples · Sun worship
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