Mnemonic for Middle Egyptian Alphabet

The vulture from the reed leaf flew
And landed on the reed leaf two
The arm which reached the quail chick's foot
Then reached a stool and on it put
A horned viper!
The owl above the water swooped
It's mouth as an enclosure drooped
And dropped the rope - a big descenta!
Upon the floating there placenta.
Animal bellies and bolts of doors
And folded cloth may be in stores
But pools and hills and basket lands
Are seldom far from old jar-stands.
A loaf of bread is not a hobble
A hand can't make a cobra bobble!

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Prayer to Djehuti


PRAYER TO DJEHUTI


Homage to you Djehuti,

He who records the measures.

Hail ibis-head, you who know all secrets, uttering formulas that dissolve all conflicts.

Djehuti; measurer, counter of stars and Ka spirits.

All-knowing is your power, great is your word.

I praise you counsellor, wise among the Ennead

Who remembers the fleeting moment, whose words endure forever.

At your coming forth I am given access to the hidden sounds.

Your place at the prow is established,

And honour is given to you in speaking the spells that utter from your mouth.


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