Chap. LV. THE CHAPTER OF GIVING AIR IN THE UNDERWORLD. From the Papyrus of Nu

Vignette : The deceased holding a sail in each hand (see Naville, op . cit.,
Bd . I . Bl . 67) .

Text : (1) THE CHAPTER OF GIVING AIR IN THE UNDERWORLD.
Saith Nu, triumphant :- (2)

"I am the Jackal of jackals, I am Shu, and [I] draw air from
"the presence of the god of Light (Khii) to the bounds of heaven,
"and to the bounds of (3) earth, and to the bounds of the utter-
most limits of the flight (literally feather) of the Nebeh bird .
"May air be given unto these young divine beings ."

The Source: The Book oDead, the Chapters of Coming Forth by Day
Translated into English by E. A. Wallis Budge, Litt.D., D.Lit
London, 1898.

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