Chapter XLIV: Chapter whereby one dieth not a second time

Let the Cavern of Putrata(1.) be opened for me, where the dead fall into the darkness, but the Eye of Horus supporteth me, and Apuat reareth me up. I hide myself among you, O ye Stars that set not. My front is that of Râ, my face is revealed, according to the words of Thoth; my heart is in its place, my speech is intelligent.

I am Râ himself, I am not to be ignored, I am not to be molested.

Thy father liveth for thee, O Son of Nut! I am thy son Horus, I see thy mysteries, and am crowned as King of the gods. I die not a second time in the Netherworld.

NOTE.

1. _Putrata_ ⁂⁂⁂ or ⁂⁂⁂⁂⁂. This name has disappeared in nearly all the MSS. It is mentioned in the Pyramid Texts (_Pepi I_, 332, Merirā 635) as a lake traversed by the glorified personage.

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