Lector priest
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lector-priest-269-2509420
title:
Lector priest
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A lector priest was a priest in ancient Egypt who recited spells and hymns during temple rituals and official ceremonies. Such priests also sold their services to laymen, reciting texts during private apotropaic rituals or at funerals. As such, they were some of the most prominent practitioners of "magic" (heku) in ancient Egypt. In ancient Egyptian literature, lector priests are often portrayed as the keepers of secret knowledge and the performers of amazing magical feats. The highest-ranking l
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Ancient Egyptian priest
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lector_priest
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2024-02-18T05:08:51Z
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