Der Schlußparagraph des Buches vom Atmen, das Isis machte
The final section of the "Book of Breathings which Isis made" has posed serious problems for previous translators. A new translation is proposed here, taking into consideration the relatively late state of the language of the section. The text prescribes that the mummy should be formed wit...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | German |
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Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
2009
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Die Welt des Orients
Year: 2009, Volume: 39, Issue: 1, Pages: 72-76 |
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| Summary: | The final section of the "Book of Breathings which Isis made" has posed serious problems for previous translators. A new translation is proposed here, taking into consideration the relatively late state of the language of the section. The text prescribes that the mummy should be formed with the hands clasped above the heart on the breast, and the funerary document wrapped in textile, placed below the left arm and included in the outer wrappings. |
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| ISSN: | 2196-9019 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Die Welt des Orients
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