, a mineral which has not yet been determined. Brugsch calls it “Opal.” Lepsius thought its colour was blue. Dr. Budge translates “mother-of-emerald.” Renouf’s translation is “green Felspar” (see Chapter 29B, [note]).
[2.] The mummy carried off by the Apis bull, a representation often seen on the coffins after the XXIInd dynasty.
CHAPTER CLX.
Giving the column of green Felspar.
I am the column of green Felspar, which cannot be crushed,([1]) and which is raised by the hand of Thoth.
Injury is an abomination for it. If it is safe, I am safe; if it is not injured, I am not injured; if it receives no cut, I receive no cut.
Said by Thoth: arise, come in peace, lord of Heliopolis, lord who resides at Pu.
When Shu has arrived, he found the stone at Shenemu, as its name is neshem. He (the deceased) makes his abode in the enclosure of the great god; whilst Tmu resides in his dwelling;([2]) his limbs will never be crushed.
Notes.