Mesektet
nature_spirit underworld Egyptian single tradition · 1
The Mesektet is the solar barque used by Ra during the night in ancient Egyptian mythology. It symbolizes Ra's journey through the underworld, bringing light to the dead.
When
- First attested
- 3000 BCE
- Attested period
- -3000 – -30
- Historical notes
- The Mesektet is central to the mythology of Ra's nightly journey.
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Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The vessel he used during the night was known as the Mesektet.”
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