David Willoughby

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31 outubro 2026 11:38

Not today Satan!

Jaq W

kardomah.bsky.social

31 outubro 2026 11:38

It was common for the High Priest of Ptah to also be a Sem Priest. Read more about them here, including my favourite Prince Khaemwaset, son of Ramesses II who's magical talents were still being written about in ancient Egyptian fiction into the Roman period en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Pr...

Jaq W

kardomah.bsky.social

31 outubro 2026 11:38

Here we also see "King's Daughter" Nefertiabet - most likely the daughter of pharaoh Khufu, depicted in a leopard or panther skin dress. Old Kingdom, 4th Dynasty, c. 2600 B.C. Read more about leopard skins and priesthood here egypt-museum.com/leopard-skin...

Jaq W

kardomah.bsky.social

31 outubro 2026 11:38

The use of the leopard skin appears to have originated in royal households during 1st & 2nd Dynasties most often worn by the king’s son rather than a formalised priestly role By 3rd Dyn references to a figure known as the “shem” appear, possibly connected to the figure of Sameref, “the beloved son”

Jaq W

kardomah.bsky.social

31 outubro 2026 11:37

Depictions of leopard skin bearers performing the Opening of the Mouth Ceremony, believed to give the deceased access to their senses, which were deemed necessary to navigate the Underworld