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In ritual work, Semed protects anyone who has had an oppressive spell cast against them. Spell 251 from the [[Pyramid Texts]] proclaims that the horn is the expeller of pain, chastising those who are in darkness. Spell 635 from the Coffin Texts affirms the use of horns to repel sadness and darkness, stating: “you who acclaim the horns which keep the pallid one away.” This spell goes on to praise [[Ptah]] and Neith, whose festivals are celebrated during the week of Semed.
In ritual work, Semed protects anyone who has had an oppressive spell cast against them. Spell 251 from the [[Pyramid Texts]] proclaims that the horn is the expeller of pain, chastising those who are in darkness. Spell 635 from the Coffin Texts affirms the use of horns to repel sadness and darkness, stating: “you who acclaim the horns which keep the pallid one away.” This spell goes on to praise [[Ptah]] and Neith, whose festivals are celebrated during the week of Semed.


The Dendera D [[zodiac]] ceiling depicts this decan as a seated lion-headed god. The same ceiling gives its minerals as copper and gold.
The Dendera D [[zodiac]] ceiling depicts this decan as an upright snake crossed by another snake. The same ceiling gives its minerals as copper and gold.




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