LION COUCH SCENE, EXAMPLE 2 Osiris of Denderah lying on his bier which is supported by Thoth, two goddesses, and an Ape-god. The three hawks are Isis, Nephthys, and Hathor. At the head stands Isis, and at the foot Heqet. Mariette, Denderah, IV, 70. "Osiris and the Egyptian Resurrection", by E. A. Wallis Budge, Vol. 1 & 2, Dover Publications, Inc., New York, 1911 (reprint 1973). ** Mormon apologist Dr. John Gee has suggested that the above image, as shown in Budge's work, may not accurately portray the original. RETURN TO MAIN MENU BACK Lion Couch Scene, Example 2 Last Updated November 7, 1998 Copyright © 1996, 1997, 1998, All Rights Reserved Created by James David, engineer_my_dna@mindspring.com URL: http://www.mindspring.com/~engineer_my_dna/mormon/ |