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Eternal Egypt
Ancient Rituals for the Modern World
RICHARD
J
.
REIDY
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New York Bloomington
Copyright © 2010 by Richard J. Reidy
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ISBN: 978-1-4401-9246-3 (sc)
ISBN: 978-1-4401-9247-0 (ebook)
ISBN: 978-1-4401-9248-7 (hc)
Printed in the United States of America
iUniverse rev. date: 12/29/2009
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Reidy, Richard J.
Eternal Egypt: Ancient Rituals for the Modern World 1. Rites and ceremonies−Egypt. 2. Egyptian
Reconstructionist−religion. 3. Ancient Egypt−Spirituality 4. Magic−Egypt. 5. Neopaganism−Egyptian. I. Reidy,
Richard James). II. Title. Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
Acknowledgments
PART ONE:
Temple Rituals For Today
CHAPTER ONE
The Morning Ritual in the Temple of Amun-Ra
Introduction
Commentary
The Morning Ritual
UTTERANCE BEFORE THE CLOSED DOORS OF
THE TEMPLE
APPENDIX A
ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE MORNING RITUAL
CHAPTER TWO
The Nighttime Ritual of the Mystical Union of Ra with Ausir
Introduction
Commentary on The Nighttime Ritual in Honor of the
Mystical Union
The Nighttime Ritual
APPENDIX B
Forms of Ra from the Litany of Ra in the Tomb of Seti I
APPENDIX C
Image of the Tripartite Form of Ra in the Tomb of Seti II
CHAPTER THREE
Two Transfiguration Liturgies for the Radiant Spirits of the Blessed Dead
Introduction
Commentary
for The Beautiful Feast of the Western Valley
APPENDIX E
Items Needed for Celebrating the Annual Ritual for the
Beautiful Feast of the Western Valley
Commentary
for the Great Recitation Ritual for Transfiguring the Ka
spirit
The Great Recitation Ritual for Transfiguring the Ka
spirit of the Blessed Dead
APPENDIX F
Items Needed for Celebrating the Great Recitation Ritual
for Transfiguring the Ka spirit of the Blessed Dead
CHAPTER FOUR
The Book of Overthrowing Apep
Introduction
to The Book of Overthrowing Apep
Commentary
for Three Rituals from The Book of Overthrowing Apep
Prologue
RITUAL I:
The Ritual for the Overthrowing of Apep
RITUAL II:
The First Book of Felling Apep, The Foe of Ra
RITUAL III:
A Rite for Overthrowing the Foes of Ra
APPENDIX G
The Creation Prologue (Abbreviated Version)
APPENDIX H
Items Needed for Conducting Rituals for the
Overthrowing of Apep

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