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Originally posted by Kem-Au:
Wally,That is very interesting, and one of the best arguments I've heard for it being a tomb. Well actually, about the only other argument that I've heard for it being a tomb is that it couldn't have been anything else.
That said, I'm still skeptical about it being a tomb, though I'm totally open to the possibility. The question is the word "Mer" meaning tomb. Budge could've just assumed that the pyramid was a tomb and thus equated "MR" with tomb. Does this word exist in the language spoken by modern day Sa3eedis or Nubians? What about Wolof or Yoruba? If so, what does it mean?
The obelisk part is interesting, especially since they are usually topped with a pyramid. The other insteresting thing is that the shape of the pyramid may have sexual symbolism. I need to do more research.
Here's some more words to ponder:
Coptic Egyptian;
Mxaau - tomb in a cave or cavern
Mxaou - "
Ofu - Tomb ( I told you I wasn't kidding that "Oh! Oh!" is an Egyptian expression for tomb. The hieroglyph is two parallel forearms with open palm - O O)
Owi - the genitals
Be - grave
Wolof;
In Wolof we have a match also, keeping in mind that the 'p' in Egyptian becomes a 'b' in wolof, the 'r' becomes an 'l.'
Bammeel = Tomb, which in Egyptian would be Pa Meer. This should give us an approximation of the pronunciation of the Egyptian word 'Mr.'
-- The following not as accurate as Wolof:
Serer (Senegal);
M'banar = Tomb
Amharic (Ethiopia);
Maqaber = Tomb
Arabic;
Ma'bara = Tomb
The Ancient Egyptian obelisk is an obvious phallic symbol representing an erect penis. (Yes, that's what the Washington monument is.) There seems to be a symbiotic relationship between generation - death - regeneration. I think I'll try and locate and re-read J. Olumide Lucas' book on the Yoruba to see if it sheds any new light on this concept. It would also be good to know the words for tomb in the language of the Egyptian Fellahin. Does anyone know the answer to that question?
[This message has been edited by Wally (edited 11 March 2004).]
[This message has been edited by Wally (edited 11 March 2004).]