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Maat Offering Wall Plaque
Extra Large Sand Colored Wall Relief
Temple of Abydos, Egypt. 19th. Dynasty 1317 B.C.
Here, Pharaoh Seti I, (father of Ramses II) is seen offering to the Gods the
seated image of Maat, held in his hand like a doll. The Goddess Maat is the
personification of all the elements of cosmic harmony as established by the
Creator-God at the beginning of time-including truth, justice, law, world order
and moral integrity. She is shown as a lady wearing on her head an ostrich
feather. This scene establishes the king as the representative of divine order
since Maat was seen legitimizing his authority to govern and to uphold the laws
of the universe which she embodies.
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