EGYP 110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Lapis Lazuli, Ptah, Astarte
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Now whenthe earth, the earth became satisfiedin order that i might [un]cover its[then] they bent down as if thereupon [each] one embraced [the other. Skyedand descended uponthe sea, andthe earth gave birth tothe four regions of the [earth] in its midst as if suspended[hi]s throne of. Ruler, l. p. h. , and heed and delivered unto him tributein court. Ernutet delivered [the tribute to the sea which was due him] / as ruler, l. p. h. Now look, tribute is brought to himhis, otherwise he will take us away cap[tive]our own for[then] Ernutet [delivered] his tribute consisting of silver, gold, lapis lazuli, [and turquoise which filled] the boxes. Thereupon they said to the ennead: letthe tribute for the sea in order that he may investigate for us [all] matters [pertaining to the earth], (for) protection is in his charge. / since they are fearful of [ the tribu]te for the sea. Thereupon [ernutet] said [to one of the] birds: hear what i have to say.
