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The Land of the Dead

The one visit to the Duat of which a record remains was paid by Se-Osiris, the wonderful child magician who read the sealed letter, and his father Setna, the son of Pharaoh Rameses the Great. They stood one day in … Continue reading

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Osiris – Lord of the Dead

Throughout the height of Egyptian civilization, Osiris (Oser, Aser, Asar, Usire) was the primary deity. In power, he was second only his father, Ra, and was the leader of the gods on earth. He was the husband of Isis and … Continue reading

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Mahaf – The Ferryman

Mahaf was the ferryman who navigates the boat provided by Aken, along the winding waters of the Underworld. he also acts as a herald announcing the arrival of the king into the presence of the sun god, Re.

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Aken

Aken was from Letopolis, capital of province number two in Lower Egypt. During the night he was the ferryman on the boat of Re called Meseket and took the newly dead over the river to the land beyond called Amenty … Continue reading

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