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Egyptian magic (1899)

Budge, E. A. Wallis (Ernest Alfred Wallis), Sir, 1857-1934 · London : K. Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co. · leaf 84

An illustration from Egyptian magic, 1899, leaf 84
6o AMULETS. have thought that the snake's head represents the serpent which surmounts the ram's head on the urhekau instrument used in performing the ceremony of " Opening the mouth." ^ … The Kher-heb priest touching the statue of the deceased with the urhekau iiiFtrnment to effect the " opening of the mouth." (From the Papyrus of Ani, plate 15.) 16. The Amulet of the Menat, This amulet was in use in Egypt as early as the Vlth dynasty, and it was worn or held or carried with the…

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