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Egypt. Dendera. Temple complex. Roman Birth House of Mammisi
Egypt. Dendera. Temple complex. Roman Birth House of Mammisi. Emperor Trajan, depicted as a pharaoh wearing the red crown, offers the Sokar-Hennu sacred boat. Relief. Third Intercolumnar wall. South face
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Barque Birth Carving Civilization Dendera Deshret Hathor Hieratic Hieroglyph Hieroglyphic Lower Mammisi Mythological Mythology Offerer Offering Perspective Pharaoh Sacred Trajan Uraeus Votive
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1. Title: "Emperor Trajan's Offering to the Gods of Dendera: A Blend of Roman and Egyptian Cultures" This relief, hailing from the Temple Complex of Dendera in Egypt, showcases an intriguing fusion of Roman and Egyptian cultures. The image, part of the Third Intercolumnar wall on the south face, depicts Emperor Trajan (A.D. 53-117) as a pharaoh, clad in the traditional red crown of Lower Egypt, known as Deshret or the Red Crown of Deshret, and the White Crown of Upper Egypt, Hathor's crown, adorned with the Uraeus serpent. Trajan, an esteemed Roman emperor, is shown making an offering to the gods, specifically the god Sokar-Hennu, represented by a sacred boat. The boat, known as a barque, is adorned with hieroglyphs and hieratic writing, which are characteristic of ancient Egyptian art. The hieroglyphs on the boat read "Sokar-Hennu," indicating the deity's name. The relief also includes the mythological symbols of the goddess Hathor, the cow goddess, and the uraeus serpent, which represents divine protection and royal power. The offering scene is a testament to the syncretism that occurred during the Roman occupation of Egypt, where the Romans adopted and adapted Egyptian religious practices. This relief, with its intricate carvings and historical significance, offers a unique perspective on the rich cultural exchange that took place between the Roman and Egyptian civilizations. It is a reminder of the enduring influence of ancient Egypt on the world and the fascinating ways in which different cultures have intertwined throughout history.
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