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Dreamscape pt 2-Funerary
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Graphic called funerary depicts many Gods and their journey to the afterlife...

Reasons why the Egyptian dream ritual
was used daily to try to visualize their afterlife journey
~~~
I try to describe what you see of the goddess Ma'at and others,in the graphic starting from upper left box...


~*~

I am Ma'at the goddess of truth
Annubis must weigh my heart
against the feather of righteousness
will the feather or my heart weigh less
evil deeds make the heart heavy


Ammit god of crocodile head
and hippopotamous legs
awaits the results to be read
if my heart is heavier than feather
I shall be condemned into
oblivion for eternity


If the feather outweighs heart
glorious life it will impart
I shall be presented to Osiris
to join the afterlife,
Thoth the Ibis headed god of
wisdom waits to record the outcome


Horus, god with falconhead then
leads the deceased to Osiris,
Horus represents Pharoah during life
His father Osiris ,Pharoah during death,


Osiris sits on his throne  mummified
on his head white crown of lower egypt
as a mummy holding kingship in his hand
the shepherds crook symbolizes his role
as shepherd of mankind


The flail, his ability to separate wheat
from chaff ,Osiris'  wife Iris, sister Nephthys
stand behind his throne,and welcome the
deceased to the underworld


~*~

" The tomb-owner would continue after death the occupations of this life and so everything required was packed in the tomb along with the body. Writing materials were often supplied along with clothing, wigs, and hairdressing supplies and assorted tools, depending on the occupation of the deceased.

Often model tools rather than full size ones would be placed in the tomb; models were cheaper and took up less space and in the after-life would be magically transformed into the real thing.

Egyptians believed in  rituals and magic which were all done in the hopes that one could reach the Land of the West (heaven),and a happy afterlife, filled with good things. To live forever with the gods. To, once more, come forth by day as a living man would awaken with the sun."

Next time Dream Scrying


 


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 Reviews of "Dreamscape pt 2-Funerary"
Reviewed by L. Figgins
Reviewed on March 23, 2006
Ancient ritual was a means whereby people could connect to heaven from earth and I think that is what all cultures and beleifs have in common throughout history up to modern times. I have read some history of Egypt tho am unenlighted on the details. This is a wonderfully detailed description of the scroll or tapestry pictured, Eileen. Fascinating!

Lin

Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on March 23, 2006
So interesting Eileen! I've read a little
about the ancient history of Egypt. Brava!

Reviewed by Janet Parker
Reviewed on March 23, 2006
It is amazing to me that you know so much about Egyptians, gods and goddesses. You wrote this beautifully. Aren't we glad we don't have to go through all of this to try and get to heaven? xxxooo Janet

Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on March 22, 2006
Beautiful, informative writing Eileen, you are taking us on a
fascinating tour through the mysteries of the Egyptian afterlife journey...love it!
love and peace, Carole

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on March 22, 2006
Wonderful and informative write, Eileen. There is an air of mystery associated with the Egyptian culture; in so many ways they were highly evolved and in others so primative. I felt as though I was listening to a storyteller of old as I read your verses.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Suzie Palmer
Reviewed on March 22, 2006
Thoroughly interesting, informative write Eileen!
Love the graphic and the life you've brought it!
Thank you for sharing this!
Love, Suzie :-D

Reviewed on March 22, 2006
Eileen,

A stunning continuation of historical significance; well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on March 22, 2006
You are so darn intelligent..I always learn something when I visit your Den which hasn't been for a while..I apologize Eileen..am in a dither lately..hope all is well with you.

Vesna:)




Reviewed on March 22, 2006
This is simply great, Eileen! This is most definitly a 'keeper'!
Love the feetback you are offering too!
Birgit and Roger

Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson
Reviewed on March 22, 2006
Good job, Eileen! Intriguing and interesting information!

Reviewed on March 22, 2006
Eileen,

Excellent write yet again; very well done! BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Crystal Silver Angel (Reader)
Reviewed on March 22, 2006
Eileen,
I love Egyptian culture. I wrote a poem a few days ago about King Tut. I had the pleasure of seeing him in Los Angeles. Brilliant culture, fascinating.. Wonderful write..

love joanne

Reviewed by Peter Paton
Reviewed on March 22, 2006
You continue your Egyptian Dreamscape Series with verve, enlightenment and much vision, Eileen
There are indeed striking similarities and parallels with the Monotheistic Faiths, and other judgement and after life beliefs and cultures
I have always been fascinated and drawn to Erich Van Daniken's book and theory , " Chariots of the Gods ", which speculates that the Pyramids and the Sphinx are astral co-ordinates for the star field of Orion....:)
There must be something in the air, I am researching some Egyptian treatises at the moment...
Peter

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on March 22, 2006
fascinating and well-researched ... excellent write ...

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on March 22, 2006
You are delving deep these day. Me? I'm just muddling along with some stupid punctuation crap. Two more to go and I'll be done. This is great.

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on March 22, 2006
The Samaritans did not believe in the after life but believed in a monolithic God. How close the Egyptians came in their belief of an after life but did not attribute it to God Almighty. Great pics and instruction on ancient Egyptian Religious history.

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on March 22, 2006
The Egyptian culture has always fascinated me. If I could do my career over I'd become an archeologist and major in heiroglyphics. Your series on the Egyptians is very well done.

susan

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on March 22, 2006
Truly fascinating information and graphic, Tiger Lily - I thought you were related to Aphrodite - but after reading this, I think your spirit may truly hail from Ancient Egypt, not Ancient Greece.

And please be very nice to that Ancient Spirit Bear in that cavern!


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