THE CHAPTER OF PROVIDING THE DECEASED WITH MEAT, MILK, ETC.

The Osiris Ani, whose word is truth, saith:- Homage to thee, O Ra, the Lord of Truth, the Only One, the Lord of Eternity and Maker of Everlastingness. I have come before thee, O my Lord Ra. I would make to flourish the Seven Cows and their Bull. O ye who give cakes and ale to the Spirit-souls, grant ye that my soul may be with you. Let him be born on your thighs. Let him be like unto one of you for ever and for ever. Let the Osiris Ani, whose word is truth, have glorious power in the Beautiful Amentet.

The Names of the Seven Holy Cows and their Bull:

  1. Het-Kau Nebtertcher.
  2. Akertkhentetasts.
  3. Khebitetsahneter.
  4. Urmertusteshertshenti.
  5. Khnemtemankhanuit.
  6. Sekhmetrensemabats.
  7. Shenatpetuthestneter.
Bull: Kathaihemt.