goddess Meret on sarcophaguses

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1 Suez Canal university,, faculty of tourism and hotels , tourist guidance department

2 Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Suez Canal University

Abstract

Goddess Meret assumes a significant cultural and ceremonial role as the embodiment of music, symbolizing joy, and actively participating in royal events. Her prominence extends to the funerary context, particularly evident in the iconography adorning sarcophagi from the Late Period.

In funerary scenes, Meret features prominently on the solar bark, accompanied by an array of diverse deities as they tow the celestial vessel. Within the context of these depictions, she consistently stands with arms elevated in the presence of the deceased. Atop her head, symbolic lotus or papyrus flowers lend an additional layer of spiritual significance, while her attire, a tightly fitted robe adorned with braces, underscores the meticulous attention to detail characteristic of funerary iconography from this temporal epoch. This recurring portrayal underscores Meret's enduring importance in conveying not only musical and joyous attributes but also her integral role in the solemnity of funerary rites during the Late Period.

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