[85] I. e., as we should say, "he did nothing in the world but walk in the cemetery of Memphis," etc.
[86] The realm of Osiris as god of the dead.
[87] It is difficult to locate this lake in accordance with the actual geography of Egypt.
[88] A frequent phrase for extreme delight or amazement.
[89] There seems to be some reference to past history in this.
[90] An idiomatic phrase like "he caused his hand to go after the roll" for "put out his hand to take the roll," p. 5272.
[91] Wax was the regular material used for the manufacture of models which were intended to be used in the practice of magic.
[92] The place of embalmment.
[93] A similar method is still employed by Arab doctors and wizards. To heal a disease a formula is written out and then washed off the paper in a bowl of water, which is given to the patient to drink.
[94] Cf. Job i., 12.