Colette Wrote:
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> Oh, I love scarabs and yes, they were called
> neters and created for the specific reason they
> did resemble the human skull...

But, Colette, is there any evidence for this assertion? That is, are there any texts or papyri that specifically state that the AE themselves thought that this was the reason for the significant role played by scarabs?

> The backside mantle
> of the scarab beetle looks like the top sutural
> membrane of the human skull.

Yes, but ... again, is there any evidence that the AE themselves had found such a resemblance ... ?? As Greg mentioned in his post, we don't know of any orthodox Egyptologist who has entertained this idea.

> Here is a review I wrote years ago on The Temple
> of Man by Schwaller, and I talk about the scarab
> in it.

Well, I appreciate that you, like many others, find much in Schwaller de Lubicz's work that fascinates and enthrals. Unfortunately, though, his ideas haven't achieved wide acceptance with most Egyptologists ... In his post, Greg gave a link to a (relatively kind and tolerant) discussion of Schwaller's work. I do have to say that, for my part, I tend to agree with the rather more trenchant views expressed at the conclusion of this article.

All in all, I'm afraid that I rather disagree with you on these particular questions ...

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