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pronaos
History; Egyptian history

A pillared room in front of the naos sanctuary of a temple. Usually completely or half open in the front. The location of this room varies with the design of the temple.

per nefer
History; Egyptian history

The place where some of the purification and mummification rituals took place.

nu
History; Egyptian history

A swirling watery chaos from which the cosmic order was produced. In the begining there was only Nu.

nut
History; Egyptian history

Originally a mother-goddess who had many children. The hieroglyph for her name, which she is often seen wearing on her head is a water pot, but it is also thought to represent a ...

white crown
History; Egyptian history

The crown worn by the pharaoh and representing Upper Egypt. It is in the shape of a tall conical headpiece with a small bulb on the top.

osirid pillar
History; Egyptian history

A pillar mostly in an open court or portico, with a colossal statue of a king forming its front part; unlike caryatids in Classical architecture, the statues are not ...

Osiris
History; Egyptian history

Supreme god and judge of the dead. The symbol of resurrection and eternal life. Provider of fertility and prosperity to the living. A bearded man wearing white mummy wrappings. ...

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