The Egyptian Book of the Dead (Papyrus of Ani) · 155 of 357 · tr. E.A. Wallis Budge
Chapter 19 (part 2)
The god Uatch-ura , "Great Green Water," with each hand extended over a pool; that under his right hand is called She en hesmen , "Pool of Natron," and that under his left hand She en Maaat , "Pool of Nitre or Salt" (to illustrate lines 47-50).
3.
A pylon with doors, called Re-stau , "Gate of the funereal passages" (to illustrate lines 56-58).
4.
The utchat facing to the left above a pylon (to illustrate line 73).
5.
The cow (Fig.
1) Mehurt maat Ra , "Mehurt, the eye of Ra," with a flail and having on her head a disk and horns and round her neck the collar and menat (to illustrate lines 75-79). 6.
A funereal chest from which emerge the head of Ra, and his two arms and hands, each holding the emblem of life.
The chest, which is called aat Abtu , "the district of Abydos," or the "burial place of the East," has upon its side figures of the four children of [1.
In the papyrus of Hunefer (British Museum papyrus No.
9902) the god Thoth is represented offering the utchat to the Mehurt cow.
(Fig.
2.) ] ] Horus who protect the intestines of Osiris or the deceased.
On the right stand Tuamautef and Qebhsennuf, and on the left Mestha and Hapi (to illustrate lines 82, 83).
Plate IX.
1.
Figures of three gods who, together with Mestha, Hapi, Tuamautef, and Qebhsennuf, are the "seven shining ones" referred to, in line 99.
Their names are: Maa-atef-f, Kheri-beq-f, and Heru-khent-maati.
2.
The god Anpu (Anubis), jackal-headed.
3.
Figures of seven gods, whose names are Netchehnetcheh, Aaqetqet, Khenti-heh-f, Ami-unnut-f, Tesher-maa,, Bes-maa-em-kerh, and An-em-hru (to illustrate lines 99-106).
4.
The soul of Ra, and the soul of Osiris in the form of a human-headed bird wearing the crown conversing in Tattu a scene of very rare occurrence, and illustrating lines 111, 112.
[1.
I.e.
, "He dwelleth in his flame." 2.
I.e.
, " He who is in his hour." 3.
I.e.
, " Red of both eyes." 4.
I.e.
, "Flame seeing in the night." 5.
I.e.
, " Bringing by day."] Plate X.
I.
The Cat, i.e.
, the Sun, which dwelleth by the persea tree in Heliopolis, cutting off the head of the serpent Apepi, emblematic of his enemies. 2.
Three seated deities holding knives.
They are probably Sau, Horus of Sekhem, and Nefer-Tmu.
3.
Ani and his wife Thuthu, who holds a sistrum, kneeling in adoration before the god Khepera, beetle-headed, who is seated in the boat of the rising sun (to illustrate lines 116 ff.).
4.
Two apes, emblematic of Isis and Nephthys (to illustrate lines 124, 125).
5.
[auto] The passage describes specific gates, chests, and protective figures designed to guide the deceased through the afterlife, which is the central function of the Book of the Dead.
The Egyptian principle of truth, balance, and right order underlying both the cosmos and human conduct; the parallel to Zoroastrian asha and Greek dike.
[auto] The text explicitly references 'Maaat' in place names and deity titles like 'Mehurt maat Ra', central to Egyptian cosmic truth.
Guided passage of the soul through afterlife realms.
[auto] The description of the 'Gate of the funereal passages' and protective figures like the children of Horus implies a guided passage through afterlife realms.
Divine names or formulas that carry ontological power, used in prayer, liturgy, or magical practice.
[auto] The text explicitly provides divine names and their etymological meanings (e.g., Uatch-ura, Re-stau), reflecting the Egyptian belief in the power of true names.
Iamblichean ritual practice that engages the gods directly through consecrated material symbols and actions, on the premise that divine power descends into properly prepared matter — distinct from philosophical contemplation alone.
Ritual actions like offering the utchat and kneeling in adoration are described as engaging the gods directly.