Goddess Nut Papyrus - 40x60cm Mummy Incener sBuer 3100 – c

3100 – c

tactile reminder that some things were built to remain stationary

scale often dictates importance

presenting a Pharaoh flanked by his attendants in a composition that refuses to apologize for its own rigidity

Goddess Nut Papyrus - 40x60cm Mummy Incener sBuer 3100 – cThe Goddess Nut Ancient Egyptian Sun Moon Cycle The Myth of Nut and Ra Ra, the sun god, was the second to rule the world, according to the reign of the gods. Ra was a strong ruler but he feared anyone taking his throne. When he discovered that Nut was to have children, he was furious. He decreed, "Nut shall not give birth any day of the year." At that time, the year was only 360 days. Nut spoke to Thoth, god of wisdom, and he had a plan. Thoth gambled