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Relief depicting a Pharaoh Ramses II with different gods. Ra
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Relief depicting a Pharaoh Ramses II with different gods. Ra
Relief depicting a Pharaoh Ramses II with different gods. Ramesseum. 13th century. Nineteen dynasty. New Kingdom. Necropolis of Thebes. Valley of the kings. Egypt
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This stunning relief, dating back to the 13th century and hailing from the Ramesseum in the Necropolis of Thebes, Egypt, showcases Pharaoh Ramses II in the company of various gods during the Nineteenth Dynasty of the New Kingdom. The intricately carved image showcases Ramses II wearing the double crown of Egypt, symbolizing his divine authority as both the king of Upper and Lower Egypt. The gods gathered around the Pharaoh include Atum, represented by the falcon-headed god Atum-Ra, the god of the sun and creator of the universe. Anubis, the god of mummification and the afterlife, is depicted as a jackal-headed deity, holding an embalming knife and ankh, the symbol of life. Thoth, the god of wisdom, knowledge, and the moon, is shown as an ibis-headed deity, holding a scepter and a papyrus scroll. Other gods present in the relief include Ptah, the god of crafts and creation, depicted as a mummified figure with the head of an ox; Hathor, the goddess of love, music, and dance, shown as a cow-headed deity; and Osiris, the god of the afterlife, depicted as a mummified figure with a green face and a falcon on his head. The relief's perspective and composition convey a sense of grandeur and awe, emphasizing the Pharaoh's connection to the gods and his role as their earthly representative. The mythological significance of this artwork lies in its memorial function, reflecting the ancient Egyptian belief in the continuity of life beyond death and the importance of the Pharaoh as a mediator between the divine and the human realms.
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