Libra and its Decan Constellations.
Crux
On the Denderah Zodiac, Crux may be in Lupus, but it is very doubtful. As with Corona Borealis and Crux, neither have a good representation on the Dendarah Zodiac. |
In "The Witness of the Stars," by E.W. Bullinger, page 50 "In the ancient Egyptian Zodiac of Denderah this first Decan of Libra (Crux) is represented as a lion (Lupus) with his tongue hanging out of his mouth, as if in thirst, and a female figure (i.e. Ara) holding a cup out to him." "Under his forefeet is the hieroglyphic symbol for running water." "The Egyptian name of this Lion, however, points to his ultimate triumph, for it is called Sera, that is, victory."
I believe the lion (Lupus has his forefeet on an altar (which may represent Crux), if the three water signs in the box shape are the Egypt. nnn, and is relevant to that assumption. Some sources may see this as a tablet also. |