Scene 7 :  Entering the sanctuary

A.R.  David  distinguish two sanctuaries: the one of the sacred barque that, itself, sustained a naos containing the god's statue.

 

 

Scene 8 : Seeing the God.

"It is the King who commanded me to see the God".  (A. R. David)

 

 

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Scene 9  :  Entering the naos  (containing the God's statue)

The king kneels and presents God with incense.

 

 

 

Scene 10 : Kissing the ground

The king assures the god that he comes with good intentions.

 

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