new "Book of the Dead" Scroll discovered

Discuss the world of the Greeks, Romans, Babylonians, and Egyptians.
Post Reply
StephenGoranson
Posts: 2609
Joined: Thu Apr 02, 2015 2:10 am

new "Book of the Dead" Scroll discovered

Post by StephenGoranson »

Ancient Egyptian cemetery holds rare 'Book of the Dead' papyrus and mummies
by Owen Jarus
https://www.livescience.com/archaeology ... ents-18648

If they haven't yet corrected an editorial heading blurb error: for "coptic jars" read "canopic jars."
User avatar
billd89
Posts: 1413
Joined: Thu Jun 25, 2020 6:27 pm
Location: New England, USA

Thoth, Father of Hermes Thoth, Grandfather of Trismegistos?

Post by billd89 »


The archaeologists at the newfound cemetery unearthed a number of coffins and mummies, including the daughter of Djehuty, a high priest of the god Amun who lived more than 3,500 years ago, according to the statement. Another coffin appears to belong to a woman who was a singer in the temple of Amun, a deity associated with the sun and the ancient city of Thebes (modern-day Luxor.)

Djehuty ? Perhaps also the Logos. (Not trivial.)

Many will recognize this guy:

Image

And I've mentioned this representation before: they even sell replicas in the gift-shop!
Post Reply