Thanks Ritva, and a good article it is.
The single most illuminating function of Seshat appears to be the granting of hebsed rituals, the 'life period' and the 'years of eternity', albeit vaguely interpreted.
Just to sidetrack you, the following is of interest:
Pomegranate.
origin Iran, Persia
Egyptian. yes, cultivated.
Seeds placed in burials.
sacred plant, symbol of health, fertility and eternal life. long lived plants, 200 years.
indivual flowers borne solitary or in small clusters angled towards the end of branchlets, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 petaled flowers.
widespread word root for pomegranate is the Semitic, Egyptian r m n
Buds which are to become flowers exactly resemble the shape of Narmer's supporting stem underneath his seven petaled flower. (illustrated in the Wainwright article)
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 08/29/2007 07:20AM by fmetrol.