One of the most enigmatic symbols of Ancient Egypt is the Tet, or Djed. It is still not clearly understood what the Djed was originally conceived to represent. Lets look at the key elements that make up the symbol. Typical Distinctive Features: o Four horizontal bars surmounting a vertical shaft o Vertical striations between each bar o These striations are shown in profile on the sides of the Djed creating a curved appearance o Four bands around neck of the shaft o Sometimes a small capital can be seen surmounting the Djed o The Djed often stands on a rectangular base It has been considered a symbol of Osiris. The Legend of Osiris as told by Plutarch reinforces this interpretation. The story involves the murder of Osiris in which his body is trapped inside a chest and becomes enclosed in a huge tree at Byblos. The trunk of this tree containing the body of Osiris is then cut down and turned into a pillar for the house of the King. Well ...lets say what could contain a body, lead it to somewhere where it could be healed , and have the same general aspect of something perpetuating the contact with him ? I would propose rocket ( as space shuttle) and antenna
Posted on: Sat, 29 Nov 2014 17:27:22 +0000
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