From The Alpha and the Omega - Volume III
by Jim A. Cornwell, Copyright © July 20, 2002, all rights reserved
"Volume III - Libra and its Decan Constellations"

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.
    Crux would not be considered a netjeru since it is an inaminate object, such as an altar or tablet under the front feet of Lupus, with a spiritual meassage on it.

    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.

 

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Each of these are connected to the constellation Libra,
Lupus, Draco (Corona Borealis), Crux, Saturn
Decan 13.

    This file last updated on February 21, 2004, and also on June 18, 2005.

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