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The Egyptian Book of the dead

Note 6 — Chapter CXXXIII

P. Le Page (Peter Le Page) Renouf translation

Line of measurement, . An explanation of this will be found in the pictures and text of the Book of Hades. In Bonomi’s Sarcoph.Sarcoph., Plates VII in the act of acclamation, and twelve others carry the line . The use intended for the line is stated in the text. “The bearers of the line are those who settle the fields of the Chu, .” They are called upon to take their line and to fix the , ⲥⲉⲑⲓⲟϩⲓ, ἄρουρα, the arable land of each allotment. Rā expresses his satisfaction at the measurement, and tells the gods and the Chu that their domains are theirs, and that he provides their food.

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