What does Flail sign mean in Ancient Egyptian language?

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Egypt Today staff

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Thu, 15 Sep 2022 - 06:22 GMT

BY

Egypt Today staff

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 - 06:22 GMT

File: Flail sign.

File: Flail sign.

 

 

 
Often joining the crook, the flail is a symbol of sovereignty and is pronounced ‘nekh’. 
 
‎‏It was perhaps originally a stick with tassels that shepherds used to lead cattle. 
 
‎‏Used in other expressions, such as ‘nekhakha’ meaning “fullness”, especially a content breastfed child. 
 
‎‏Here the symbol is depicted at the back of the jackal-deity Anubis, in the tomb of Nefertari.
 

 

 

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