Ab

Ab in hieroglyphic
Ab, or heart, is the physical reed organ called hat as a material corporate entity and ab as a spiritual body. The heart was taken  the  seat  of  reason,  faith,  and  effect  by  the  Egyptians  and  was  commonly  left  in  the  body  during mummification.  A  heart  scarab was  involved in  the wrappings  because  the  heart  showed  at  the judgment halls of osiris. The  heart  was  weighed  there  against  a feather of the goddess Maat to ensure the worthiness of the  deceased.  Heart  Amulets were  contemporary  in  the  New Kingdom (1550-1070 B.C.E.) and were designed out of carnelian or glass.

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