Before a Pharaoh could face the trials of the Twelve Great Halls, he first had to secure passage in the form of a boat that would carry him down the river of the Underworld. Once a Pharaoh was placed in his tomb, his spirit would descend into the Underworld where he would meet with a group of guards and the gods Heka, Sia, and Hu who would help him (along with the god, Sobek) during his journey. The Pharaoh would then set sail and begin his adventure. The Twelve Gates of the Underworld. Each hallway in the Underworld was protected by a gate and three guardians (a serpent and two gods). In order to successfully pass the gates and enter the halls, the Pharaoh had to correctly name all three of the beings. The gates themselves represented the 12 hours of the night. The Pharaoh would begin his journey at nightfall and it would end at dawn.
Posted on: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 12:58:58 +0000
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