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The Dendera B [[zodiac]] ceiling depicts this decan as a nude youth sitting upon a lotus flower, holding his hand to his mouth. Esna includes a flagellum. If it were not for the flagellum, the modern audience would be forgiven for mistaking this for an illustration of the Buddha, who is often shown with a lotus flower. | The Dendera B [[zodiac]] ceiling depicts this decan as a nude youth sitting upon a lotus flower, holding his hand to his mouth. Esna includes a flagellum. If it were not for the flagellum, the modern audience would be forgiven for mistaking this for an illustration of the Buddha, who is often shown with a lotus flower. | ||
When the god Horus was depicted in this form, it was called Harsomtus, meaning [[Horus]], Uniter of the Two Egypts. As an allegory for the creation of Egypt, Horus is being birthed from the lotus flower, which is why he is young and nude. | When the god Horus was depicted in this form, it was called ''Harsomtus'', meaning [[Horus]], Uniter of the Two Egypts. As an allegory for the creation of Egypt, Horus is being birthed from the lotus flower, which is why he is young and nude. | ||
The Dendera D ceiling gives its minerals as [[jasper]] and gold. | The Dendera D ceiling gives its minerals as [[jasper]] and gold. | ||