Relief originally depicting Ramesses V and later altered by Ramesses VI. Traces of the alteration are visible in the crown, hands and dress of the king. Ramesses V had a red crown, then Ramesses VI changed it to an Atef crown. The king stands in front of Ra-Horakhty with a hawk's head and solar disc with uraeus. Behind him Osiris with two long feathers on his head.
Relief originally depicting Ramesses V and later altered by Ramesses VI. Traces of the alteration are visible in the crown, hands and dress of the king. Ramesses V had a red crown, then Ramesses VI changed it to an Atef crown. The king stands in front of Ra-Horakhty with a hawk's head and solar disc with uraeus. Behind him Osiris with two long feathers on his head. - 30330
Ramesses VI presents incense to Ra-Horakhty with a falcon's head and a solar disc with uraeus. Behind him is a mummified Osiris.
Ramesses VI presents incense to Ra-Horakhty with a falcon's head and a solar disc with uraeus. Behind him is a mummified Osiris. - 30329
Ptah-Sokar-Osiris receives the Maat from Ramesses VI. The god has the head of a falcon with an Atef crown. He wears a golden robe and holds the sceptre was and the flagellator.
Ptah-Sokar-Osiris receives the Maat from Ramesses VI. The god has the head of a falcon with an Atef crown. He wears a golden robe and holds the sceptre was and the flagellator. - 31734
Tomb of Ramesses VI
Tomb of Ramesses VI - 30300
Tomba di Ramesse VI (KV9)
Tomba di Ramesse VI (KV9) - 29037
Tomba di Ramesse VI (KV9)
Tomba di Ramesse VI (KV9) - 29038
Tomba di Ramesse VI (KV9)
Tomba di Ramesse VI (KV9) - 29036
Ramesse III
Ramesse III - 21109
General view from the hall with pillars of Ramesses VI. On the ceiling are representations of the Book of Day, the Book of Night and scenes with astronomical subjects. The pillars are decorated with the pharaoh together with some deities. On the walls scenes from the Book of Gates, Book of Caves and Ramesses VI making offerings to Osiris inside a chapel.
General view from the hall with pillars of Ramesses VI. On the ceiling are representations of the Book of Day, the Book of Night and scenes with astronomical subjects. The pillars are decorated with the pharaoh together with some deities. On the walls scenes from the Book of Gates, Book of Caves and Ramesses VI making offerings to Osiris inside a chapel. - 31018
General view from the hall with pillars of Ramesses VI. On the ceiling are representations of the Book of Day, the Book of Night and scenes with astronomical subjects. The pillars are decorated with the pharaoh together with some deities. On the walls scenes from the Book of Gates, Book of Caves and Ramesses VI making offerings to Osiris inside a chapel.
General view from the hall with pillars of Ramesses VI. On the ceiling are representations of the Book of Day, the Book of Night and scenes with astronomical subjects. The pillars are decorated with the pharaoh together with some deities. On the walls scenes from the Book of Gates, Book of Caves and Ramesses VI making offerings to Osiris inside a chapel. - 32001
General view from the hall with pillars of Ramesses VI. On the ceiling are representations of the Book of Day, the Book of Night and scenes with astronomical subjects. The pillars are decorated with the pharaoh together with some deities. On the walls scenes from the Book of Gates, Book of Caves and Ramesses VI making offerings to Osiris inside a chapel.
General view from the hall with pillars of Ramesses VI. On the ceiling are representations of the Book of Day, the Book of Night and scenes with astronomical subjects. The pillars are decorated with the pharaoh together with some deities. On the walls scenes from the Book of Gates, Book of Caves and Ramesses VI making offerings to Osiris inside a chapel. - 32003
General view from the hall with pillars of Ramesses VI. On the ceiling are representations of the Book of Day, the Book of Night and scenes with astronomical subjects. The pillars are decorated with the pharaoh together with some deities. On the walls scenes from the Book of Gates, Book of Caves and Ramesses VI making offerings to Osiris inside a chapel.
General view from the hall with pillars of Ramesses VI. On the ceiling are representations of the Book of Day, the Book of Night and scenes with astronomical subjects. The pillars are decorated with the pharaoh together with some deities. On the walls scenes from the Book of Gates, Book of Caves and Ramesses VI making offerings to Osiris inside a chapel. - 32004
General view from the hall with pillars of Ramesses VI. On the ceiling are representations of the Book of Day, the Book of Night and scenes with astronomical subjects. The pillars are decorated with the pharaoh together with some deities. On the walls scenes from the Book of Gates, Book of Caves and Ramesses VI making offerings to Osiris inside a chapel.
General view from the hall with pillars of Ramesses VI. On the ceiling are representations of the Book of Day, the Book of Night and scenes with astronomical subjects. The pillars are decorated with the pharaoh together with some deities. On the walls scenes from the Book of Gates, Book of Caves and Ramesses VI making offerings to Osiris inside a chapel. - 32005
Ptah-Sokar-Osiride riceve la Maat da Ramesse VI. Il dio ha la testa di falco con corona Atef. Indossa un abito dorato e impugna lo scettro was e il flagellatore.
Ptah-Sokar-Osiride riceve la Maat da Ramesse VI. Il dio ha la testa di falco con corona Atef. Indossa un abito dorato e impugna lo scettro was e il flagellatore. - 6831
Ramesses VI brings offerings of wine and libations. The pharaoh wears the menes headdress and long skirt with elaborately decorated belt. In one hand he holds a jar of wine, in the other he pours water.
Ramesses VI brings offerings of wine and libations. The pharaoh wears the menes headdress and long skirt with elaborately decorated belt. In one hand he holds a jar of wine, in the other he pours water. - 30327
General view of the sarcophagus chamber of Ramesses VI. The ceiling is decorated with representations from the Book of Day and Night that narrate the day and night journey of the solar boat. The walls are decorated with scenes from the Book of the Earth and depictions of the deceased with some deities.
General view of the sarcophagus chamber of Ramesses VI. The ceiling is decorated with representations from the Book of Day and Night that narrate the day and night journey of the solar boat. The walls are decorated with scenes from the Book of the Earth and depictions of the deceased with some deities. - 30308
Book of the Earth. Detail of Ramesses VI kneeling and praying. Above him the royal cartouches.
Book of the Earth. Detail of Ramesses VI kneeling and praying. Above him the royal cartouches. - 31717
Name of Ramesses VI written by means of cryptographic figures: Nebmaatra-Meryamon
Name of Ramesses VI written by means of cryptographic figures: Nebmaatra-Meryamon - 31730
Ramesses VI offers the Maat to Amunet consort of Amunet represented with the two feathers and false beard.
Ramesses VI offers the Maat to Amunet consort of Amunet represented with the two feathers and false beard. - 31731
General view of the sarcophagus chamber of Ramesses VI. The ceiling is decorated with representations from the Book of Day and Night that narrate the day and night journey of the solar boat. The walls are decorated with scenes from the Book of the Earth and depictions of the deceased with some deities. The floor features an unfinished pit.
General view of the sarcophagus chamber of Ramesses VI. The ceiling is decorated with representations from the Book of Day and Night that narrate the day and night journey of the solar boat. The walls are decorated with scenes from the Book of the Earth and depictions of the deceased with some deities. The floor features an unfinished pit. - 31017
General view of the sarcophagus chamber of Ramesses VI. The ceiling is decorated with representations from the Book of Day and Night that narrate the day and night journey of the solar boat. The walls are decorated with scenes from the Book of the Earth and depictions of the deceased with some deities. The floor features an unfinished pit.
General view of the sarcophagus chamber of Ramesses VI. The ceiling is decorated with representations from the Book of Day and Night that narrate the day and night journey of the solar boat. The walls are decorated with scenes from the Book of the Earth and depictions of the deceased with some deities. The floor features an unfinished pit. - 31015
General view of the sarcophagus chamber of Ramesses VI. The ceiling is decorated with representations from the Book of Day and Night that narrate the day and night journey of the solar boat. The walls are decorated with scenes from the Book of the Earth and depictions of the deceased with some deities. The floor features an unfinished pit.
General view of the sarcophagus chamber of Ramesses VI. The ceiling is decorated with representations from the Book of Day and Night that narrate the day and night journey of the solar boat. The walls are decorated with scenes from the Book of the Earth and depictions of the deceased with some deities. The floor features an unfinished pit. - 31016
General view of the sarcophagus chamber of Ramesses VI. The ceiling is decorated with representations from the Book of Day and Night that narrate the day and night journey of the solar boat. The walls are decorated with scenes from the Book of the Earth and depictions of the deceased with some deities. The floor features an unfinished pit.
General view of the sarcophagus chamber of Ramesses VI. The ceiling is decorated with representations from the Book of Day and Night that narrate the day and night journey of the solar boat. The walls are decorated with scenes from the Book of the Earth and depictions of the deceased with some deities. The floor features an unfinished pit. - 31010
General view of the sarcophagus chamber of Ramesses VI. The ceiling is decorated with representations from the Book of Day and Night that narrate the day and night journey of the solar boat. The walls are decorated with scenes from the Book of the Earth and depictions of the deceased with some deities. The floor features an unfinished pit.
General view of the sarcophagus chamber of Ramesses VI. The ceiling is decorated with representations from the Book of Day and Night that narrate the day and night journey of the solar boat. The walls are decorated with scenes from the Book of the Earth and depictions of the deceased with some deities. The floor features an unfinished pit. - 31011
General view of the sarcophagus chamber of Ramesses VI. The ceiling is decorated with representations from the Book of Day and Night that narrate the day and night journey of the solar boat. The walls are decorated with scenes from the Book of the Earth and depictions of the deceased with some deities. The floor features an unfinished pit.
General view of the sarcophagus chamber of Ramesses VI. The ceiling is decorated with representations from the Book of Day and Night that narrate the day and night journey of the solar boat. The walls are decorated with scenes from the Book of the Earth and depictions of the deceased with some deities. The floor features an unfinished pit. - 31012
General view of the sarcophagus chamber of Ramesses VI. The ceiling is decorated with representations from the Book of Day and Night that narrate the day and night journey of the solar boat. The walls are decorated with scenes from the Book of the Earth and depictions of the deceased with some deities. The floor features an unfinished pit.
General view of the sarcophagus chamber of Ramesses VI. The ceiling is decorated with representations from the Book of Day and Night that narrate the day and night journey of the solar boat. The walls are decorated with scenes from the Book of the Earth and depictions of the deceased with some deities. The floor features an unfinished pit. - 31013
Double scene with mummified Osiris enthroned inside a chapel decorated with golden urei while receiving offerings from Ramesses VI. The god wears the Atef crown and holds the insignia of power. In front of him a small table with offerings.
Double scene with mummified Osiris enthroned inside a chapel decorated with golden urei while receiving offerings from Ramesses VI. The god wears the Atef crown and holds the insignia of power. In front of him a small table with offerings. - 32002
Ramesse II
Ramesse II - 30471
Ceiling of the pillared chamber of Ramesses VI with a depiction of the Book of Day and Night where the night and day journey of the solar boat accompanied by deities and the dead is described. The scenes take place under the outstretched body of the sky goddess Nut covered with stars. The pillars of the chamber are decorated with depictions of Ramesses VI and other deities.
Ceiling of the pillared chamber of Ramesses VI with a depiction of the Book of Day and Night where the night and day journey of the solar boat accompanied by deities and the dead is described. The scenes take place under the outstretched body of the sky goddess Nut covered with stars. The pillars of the chamber are decorated with depictions of Ramesses VI and other deities. - 32000
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI with representation of the Book of Day and Book of Night. The sky goddess Nut, depicted naked with outstretched arms and legs and her body decorated with stars devours the sun at sunset and then gives birth to it in the morning. Below her in different registers are scenes of the night and day journey of the sun boat accompanied by deities During its journey the boat encounters the dangerous serpent Apopi who aims to capsize the boat but is promptly annihilated.
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI with representation of the Book of Day and Book of Night. The sky goddess Nut, depicted naked with outstretched arms and legs and her body decorated with stars devours the sun at sunset and then gives birth to it in the morning. Below her in different registers are scenes of the night and day journey of the sun boat accompanied by deities During its journey the boat encounters the dangerous serpent Apopi who aims to capsize the boat but is promptly annihilated. - 30137
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI with representation of the Book of Day and Book of Night. The sky goddess Nut, depicted naked with outstretched arms and legs and her body decorated with stars devours the sun at sunset and then gives birth to it in the morning. Below her in different registers are scenes of the night and day journey of the sun boat accompanied by deities. The falcon-headed sun god is on the boat inside a chapel and accompanied by various deities. On its way, the boat encounters the dangerous snake Apopi who aims to capsize the boat but is promptly annihilated. Here the snake is drowned twice in the waters of the Nun.
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI with representation of the Book of Day and Book of Night. The sky goddess Nut, depicted naked with outstretched arms and legs and her body decorated with stars devours the sun at sunset and then gives birth to it in the morning. Below her in different registers are scenes of the night and day journey of the sun boat accompanied by deities. The falcon-headed sun god is on the boat inside a chapel and accompanied by various deities. On its way, the boat encounters the dangerous snake Apopi who aims to capsize the boat but is promptly annihilated. Here the snake is drowned twice in the waters of the Nun. - 30142
The king al wears a simple white skirt and nemes with a uraeus on his forehead. Ramesses is led by the hand in front of Osiris by Horus, Atum and Neith. The detail shows Horus taking Ramesses I by the hand.
The king al wears a simple white skirt and nemes with a uraeus on his forehead. Ramesses is led by the hand in front of Osiris by Horus, Atum and Neith. The detail shows Horus taking Ramesses I by the hand. - 30182
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI with representation of the Book of the Day. The sky goddess Nut, depicted naked with outstretched arms and legs and her body decorated with stars devours the sun at sunset and then gives birth to it in the morning. Beneath her in different registers are scenes of the diurnal journey of the sun boat accompanied by deities During its journey the boat encounters the dangerous serpent Apopi who aims to overturn the boat but is promptly annihilated.
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI with representation of the Book of the Day. The sky goddess Nut, depicted naked with outstretched arms and legs and her body decorated with stars devours the sun at sunset and then gives birth to it in the morning. Beneath her in different registers are scenes of the diurnal journey of the sun boat accompanied by deities During its journey the boat encounters the dangerous serpent Apopi who aims to overturn the boat but is promptly annihilated. - 30148
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI with representation of the Book of Day and Book of Night. The sky goddess Nut, depicted naked with outstretched arms and legs and her body decorated with stars devours the sun at sunset and then gives birth to it in the morning. Below her in different registers are scenes of the night and day journey of the sun boat accompanied by deities. The falcon-headed sun god is on the boat inside a chapel and accompanied by various deities. On its way the boat encounters the dangerous serpent Apopi, who aims to capsize the boat but is promptly annihilated.
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI with representation of the Book of Day and Book of Night. The sky goddess Nut, depicted naked with outstretched arms and legs and her body decorated with stars devours the sun at sunset and then gives birth to it in the morning. Below her in different registers are scenes of the night and day journey of the sun boat accompanied by deities. The falcon-headed sun god is on the boat inside a chapel and accompanied by various deities. On its way the boat encounters the dangerous serpent Apopi, who aims to capsize the boat but is promptly annihilated. - 30149
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI with representation of the Book of Day and Book of Night. The sky goddess Nut, depicted naked with outstretched arms and legs and her body decorated with stars devours the sun at sunset and then gives birth to it in the morning. Below her in different registers are scenes of the night and day journey of the sun boat accompanied by deities During its journey the boat encounters the dangerous serpent Apopi who aims to capsize the boat but is promptly annihilated. The Book of Night also features various groups of the dead, including the damned and blessed.
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI with representation of the Book of Day and Book of Night. The sky goddess Nut, depicted naked with outstretched arms and legs and her body decorated with stars devours the sun at sunset and then gives birth to it in the morning. Below her in different registers are scenes of the night and day journey of the sun boat accompanied by deities During its journey the boat encounters the dangerous serpent Apopi who aims to capsize the boat but is promptly annihilated. The Book of Night also features various groups of the dead, including the damned and blessed. - 30151
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI with representation of the Book of Day and Book of Night. The sky goddess Nut, depicted naked with outstretched arms and legs and her body decorated with stars devours the sun at sunset and then gives birth to it in the morning. Below her in different registers are scenes of the night and day journey of the sun boat accompanied by deities During its journey the boat encounters the dangerous serpent Apopi who aims to capsize the boat but is promptly annihilated.
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI with representation of the Book of Day and Book of Night. The sky goddess Nut, depicted naked with outstretched arms and legs and her body decorated with stars devours the sun at sunset and then gives birth to it in the morning. Below her in different registers are scenes of the night and day journey of the sun boat accompanied by deities During its journey the boat encounters the dangerous serpent Apopi who aims to capsize the boat but is promptly annihilated. - 30154
Detail of the text of the Book of the Day painted on the ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI.
Detail of the text of the Book of the Day painted on the ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI. - 30159
Detail of the text of the Book of the Day painted on the ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI.
Detail of the text of the Book of the Day painted on the ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI. - 30157
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI with representation of the Book of Day and Book of Night. The sky goddess Nut, depicted naked with outstretched arms and legs and her body decorated with stars devours the sun at sunset and then gives birth to it in the morning. Below her in different registers are scenes of the night and day journey of the sun boat accompanied by deities During its journey the boat encounters the dangerous serpent Apopi who aims to capsize the boat but is promptly annihilated. The Book of Night also features various groups of the dead, including the damned and blessed.
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI with representation of the Book of Day and Book of Night. The sky goddess Nut, depicted naked with outstretched arms and legs and her body decorated with stars devours the sun at sunset and then gives birth to it in the morning. Below her in different registers are scenes of the night and day journey of the sun boat accompanied by deities During its journey the boat encounters the dangerous serpent Apopi who aims to capsize the boat but is promptly annihilated. The Book of Night also features various groups of the dead, including the damned and blessed. - 30299
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI with representation of the Book of Day and Book of Night. The sky goddess Nut, depicted naked with outstretched arms and legs and her body decorated with stars devours the sun at sunset and then gives birth to it in the morning. Below her in different registers are scenes of the night and day journey of the sun boat accompanied by deities During its journey the boat encounters the dangerous serpent Apopi who aims to capsize the boat but is promptly annihilated.
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI with representation of the Book of Day and Book of Night. The sky goddess Nut, depicted naked with outstretched arms and legs and her body decorated with stars devours the sun at sunset and then gives birth to it in the morning. Below her in different registers are scenes of the night and day journey of the sun boat accompanied by deities During its journey the boat encounters the dangerous serpent Apopi who aims to capsize the boat but is promptly annihilated. - 30301
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI with representation of the Book of Day and Book of Night. The sky goddess Nut, depicted naked with outstretched arms and legs and her body decorated with stars devours the sun at sunset and then gives birth to it in the morning. Below her in different registers are scenes of the night and day journey of the sun boat accompanied by deities During its journey the boat encounters the dangerous serpent Apopi who aims to capsize the boat but is promptly annihilated.
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI with representation of the Book of Day and Book of Night. The sky goddess Nut, depicted naked with outstretched arms and legs and her body decorated with stars devours the sun at sunset and then gives birth to it in the morning. Below her in different registers are scenes of the night and day journey of the sun boat accompanied by deities During its journey the boat encounters the dangerous serpent Apopi who aims to capsize the boat but is promptly annihilated. - 30302
Ramesses VI in worship before the goddess Maat. The pharaoh wears the nemes with uraeus and the ritual skirt with a bull's tail. In front of him Maat wears the feather on his head and holds the ankh and a papyrus sceptre. The texts refer not only to a hymn to Maat, but also to the Book of the Dead, formulas 127 and 129.
Ramesses VI in worship before the goddess Maat. The pharaoh wears the nemes with uraeus and the ritual skirt with a bull's tail. In front of him Maat wears the feather on his head and holds the ankh and a papyrus sceptre. The texts refer not only to a hymn to Maat, but also to the Book of the Dead, formulas 127 and 129. - 30320
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI with representation of the Book of Day and Book of Night. The sky goddess Nut, depicted naked with outstretched arms and legs and her body decorated with stars devours the sun at sunset and then gives birth to it in the morning. Below her in different registers are scenes of the night and day journey of the sun boat accompanied by deities During its journey the boat encounters the dangerous serpent Apopi who aims to capsize the boat but is promptly annihilated.
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI with representation of the Book of Day and Book of Night. The sky goddess Nut, depicted naked with outstretched arms and legs and her body decorated with stars devours the sun at sunset and then gives birth to it in the morning. Below her in different registers are scenes of the night and day journey of the sun boat accompanied by deities During its journey the boat encounters the dangerous serpent Apopi who aims to capsize the boat but is promptly annihilated. - 30307
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI with representation of the Book of Day and Book of Night. The sky goddess Nut, depicted naked with outstretched arms and legs and her body decorated with stars devours the sun at sunset and then gives birth to it in the morning. Below her in different registers are scenes of the night and day journey of the sun boat accompanied by deities During its journey the boat encounters the dangerous serpent Apopi who aims to capsize the boat but is promptly annihilated.
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramesses VI with representation of the Book of Day and Book of Night. The sky goddess Nut, depicted naked with outstretched arms and legs and her body decorated with stars devours the sun at sunset and then gives birth to it in the morning. Below her in different registers are scenes of the night and day journey of the sun boat accompanied by deities During its journey the boat encounters the dangerous serpent Apopi who aims to capsize the boat but is promptly annihilated. - 30303
Tomb of Ramesses VI, detail
Tomb of Ramesses VI, detail - 31724
Book of the Earth. The sun boat, supported by two urei, is depicted above the earth god Aker in the form of a double sphinx. In the boat are the sun god with a ram's head, Khepri and Thot. Below the boat two figures of Ramesses VI lift, together with Isis and Nephthys, a winged scarab and a solar disc.
Book of the Earth. The sun boat, supported by two urei, is depicted above the earth god Aker in the form of a double sphinx. In the boat are the sun god with a ram's head, Khepri and Thot. Below the boat two figures of Ramesses VI lift, together with Isis and Nephthys, a winged scarab and a solar disc. - 31726
Images of Ramesses VI on the pillars of the burial chamber depicted offering the Maat. In the foreground image he wears the nemes and in the background a blue headdress.
Images of Ramesses VI on the pillars of the burial chamber depicted offering the Maat. In the foreground image he wears the nemes and in the background a blue headdress. - 31014
Book of the Gates, twelfth division. The solar boat is raised by Nun. In the boat the solar disc is worshipped by various deities. At the bottom are two figures of Ramesses VI kneeling in the act of worship. The side walls are decorated with personifications of the decans worshipping the sun. On the ground is part of a granite sarcophagus.
Book of the Gates, twelfth division. The solar boat is raised by Nun. In the boat the solar disc is worshipped by various deities. At the bottom are two figures of Ramesses VI kneeling in the act of worship. The side walls are decorated with personifications of the decans worshipping the sun. On the ground is part of a granite sarcophagus. - 31009
Book of the Gates, twelfth division. The solar boat is raised by Nun. In the boat the solar disc is worshipped by various deities. At the bottom are two figures of Ramesses VI kneeling in the act of worship. The side walls are decorated with personifications of the decans worshipping the sun. On the ground is part of a granite sarcophagus.
Book of the Gates, twelfth division. The solar boat is raised by Nun. In the boat the solar disc is worshipped by various deities. At the bottom are two figures of Ramesses VI kneeling in the act of worship. The side walls are decorated with personifications of the decans worshipping the sun. On the ground is part of a granite sarcophagus. - 31008
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramses VI painted with the Book of the Day and the Book of the Night. The goddess of the sky, Nut, with her arms and legs spread out, is swallowing the sun disk (dusk) to give birth to it at dawn. Under her body a series of registers with scenes of the daily and nocturnal journey of the solar barque accompanied by divinities. During his ride the sun god meets his enemy, the serpent Apopis, menacing to overturn the boat but promptly annihilated.
Ceiling of the burial chamber of Ramses VI painted with the Book of the Day and the Book of the Night. The goddess of the sky, Nut, with her arms and legs spread out, is swallowing the sun disk (dusk) to give birth to it at dawn. Under her body a series of registers with scenes of the daily and nocturnal journey of the solar barque accompanied by divinities. During his ride the sun god meets his enemy, the serpent Apopis, menacing to overturn the boat but promptly annihilated. - 80949

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