Manual of Egyptian archæology and guide to the study of antiquities in Egypt. For the use of students and travellers (1914)
Maspero, G. (Gaston), 1846-1916, Johns, Agnes Sophia Griffith, 1859- · New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons; London, H. Grevel and Co. · leaf 153
126 RELIGIOUS ARCHITECTURE. all times expected to dwell, and which on certainfestivals contained his actual image. The sacredbarks were built after the model of a boat, in whichthe sun pursued his daily course round the world.In the centre was the naos, covered with a veil thatprevented spectators… … Fig. 117.—Wooden naos, Turin Museum. place, the pilot at the helm, the look-out at the prow,the king on his knees before the door of the naos. We have not yet found any of the statues em-ployed at the ceremonies in honour of the gods, butwe know their appearance, the part they played, andthe…
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