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Orrex

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2. A translation of one of the inscriptions;
Wed Jan 15, 2014, 04:31 PM
Jan 2014
Awakening in the land of the dead, the mummified body of Senebkay stretched forth his dessicated limbs and rose. He opened his eyes and beheld his faithful Sem, already awake and prostrate on the cold stone, patiently awaiting the Pharaoh's least request.

"Hail to you," intoned the humble servant. "Hail to you, O Breath of Life, Giver of Plenty, Most Just, Most Merciful Lord. Hail to you, Bringer of the Dawn, Vanquisher of Enemies, and Protector of All. Hail to you, Once-Dead God, The Most Great, The Wise. How may I serve you, Lord? Pray let me bring you food and drink, for you must hunger after your long journey."

"No, thanks," rasped the mummy. "I'm stuffed."


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Very interesting. There are many stories yet to be told regarding this period of Egyptian history. bklyncowgirl Jan 2014 #1
A translation of one of the inscriptions; Orrex Jan 2014 #2
shame on you... KatyMan Jan 2014 #7
Amazing theHandpuppet Jan 2014 #3
Yes, most Egyptians were pretty short. bklyncowgirl Jan 2014 #9
I smell a new yuiyoshida Jan 2014 #4
Indeed. You might even say the project is already a wrap. :) pinboy3niner Jan 2014 #5
Heh. yuiyoshida Jan 2014 #6
:) Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #11
I would love for any fellow DU'ers KatyMan Jan 2014 #8
I read one on Egyptian History Enthusiast Jan 2014 #10
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