Edfu – Battle between Hariese and Seth in the Form of a Red Hippopotamus 2/10

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The opening section consists of a series of reciprocal speeches of empowerment. Horus Behedeti, Hathor and Isis each address the beneficiary (the king or Harsiese), granting him longevity, martial might, instantaneous victory over enemies, and superior strength, while a marginal divine note reinforces the bestowal of power and the repulsion of Seth’s confederacy. This liturgical prologue establishes divine support before the narrative of the conflict proper begins.

My translation is based on: Chassinat, Le temple d’Edfou, Vol. 6, p. 213 — Kurth, Edfu  VI Die Inschriften des Tempels von Edfu Abteilung I Übersetzungen Band 3, p. 382 — Sketch modified after Chassinat, Le temple d’Edfou, Vol. 10, plates CLIX — Photo modified after  Chassinat, Le temple d’Edfou, Vol. 14, plate DLXXVI

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