The dung beetle as image of the self-renewing sun; carved by the thousand as seals and amulets. A heart scarab lay over the mummy's heart to keep it from testifying against its owner.
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The dung beetle as image of the self-renewing sun; carved by the thousand as seals and amulets. A heart scarab lay over the mummy's heart to keep it from testifying against its owner.
Mystery novels of ancient Egypt, built on the scholarship of the Amarna period. Published by The WordFish Group GmbH, Basel.
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