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“Both Bast and Sekhmet were often combined with the names and forms of other gods and goddesses to produce composite deities. This might have been to do with regional preferences, when the major local deity was desired to have the qualities of a number of other deities.”

Book:Bast and Sekhmet: Eyes of Ra

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Bast and Sekhmet: Eyes of Ra

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Storm Constantine

Storm Constantine is a British author born in 1956. Known for her works in fantasy and horror, her writing has captivated readers with its supernatural elements and profound philosophical themes. Constantine's style is unique, blending literary quality with imagination, providing readers with a rich reading experience. more

“Although we refer to the magical ‘books’ of Ancient Egypt, these were in fact scrolls, more often lengths of papyrus stuck together and rolled up, but occasionally parchments of calf vellum. These books were regarded as extremely esoteric, and certainly not for the eyes of common people. Some were said to have been found in secret places, such as forgotten tombs and hidden caskets, and to record the actual words of Thoth or legendary sages and priests. It is likely that the priests considered their own magic to be most effective and sacred, and they kept their knowledge secret in order to make themselves appear more powerful in the eyes of less priveleged individuals. They often wrote down their spells in a kind of code, referring to their ingredients by alternative names in order to confuse any unintiated person who might try to read them.”

Egyptian Religion And Magic

Book:Bast and Sekhmet: Eyes of Ra

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“In the hieroglyphic script, the power of the words were matched by the power of the symbols themselves. The symbols were regarded as being so powerful, precautions had to be taken to prevent them from taking on a life of their own.”

Egyptian Religion And Magic

Book:Bast and Sekhmet: Eyes of Ra

Source: Bast and Sekhmet: Eyes of Ra

“لقد أمسك بالهارب من لا يعرف النغم ومن لا صوت له يدعي أنه مغنٍ -نفرتي”

Egyptian Mythology Egyptian Religion And Magic

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“But I can’t leave, not yet. I’ll stay with her until sunrise. If I brace my feet, I won’t slide. I can rest my cheek on the roof tile and still see her. Pacing. Pulling her hair. “I’ll fix you,” I tell her. “I promise.” Even though I don’t know how. It’s better than good-bye.”