Chris Tedder Wrote:
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> The ancient Egyptians from later times believed
> 'Orion' was recognized in Dyn 4. An intriguing
> chapter from 'The Book of Coming Forth by Day'
> (Theban Recension), describes how Khufu's son
> Hordedef was inspecting the temples in Wenu (wnw,
> 'Hare-town') where he came across an interesting
> text which he brought back to his father Khufu.
> This text was later included in the chapter of
> knowing all the chapters of going forth by day -
> it mentions Orion.

This chapter hasn't so far come to light in Faulkner's translation (although there is a reference to Hordedef and Menkaure). Could you provide a more detailed reference?

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