Boat, Funeral
The ancient Egyptians were accustomed to convey the mummy of the deceased across the sacred lake on a barge, or baris, which is frequently depicted on the monuments, with votive offerings and festive accompaniments (Wilkinson, Anc. Egypt. abridgm. 2, 368 sq.).
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The Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological, and Ecclesiastical Literature. James Strong and John McClintock; Haper and Brothers; NY; 1880.
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