The verse of the nukmy is a topic that holds great intrigue and fascination. It refers to a series of ancient poems that have captivated scholars, poets, and enthusiasts for centuries. The nukmy verse is believed to have originated in an era long gone, dating back to ancient civilizations. These verses are characterized by their unique structure and rhythmic patterns, often accompanied by musical accompaniment. One of the remarkable features of the nukmy verse is its enigmatic nature. The exact meaning and purpose behind these poems remain a subject of much speculation and interpretation.
Warden Gad Hassan:
I did not know. But when I learned you were coming, I asked him that myself.
Not all mummies were created equal - we re used to seeing them contained by stunning sarcophagi and masks coated in gold, but only Egyptian royalty were honoured with such finery. A team of scientists and scholars led by Craig Evans, an expert in Biblical texts at the Acadia Divinity College in the US, has used this technique to extract hundreds of ancient texts from the masks of a bunch of different mummies, the content of which isn t only of religious significance.
The exact meaning and purpose behind these poems remain a subject of much speculation and interpretation. Some believe that they were used as a form of communication, while others argue that they were created for entertainment purposes. The true intention behind the nukmy verse may forever remain elusive.
A Mummy Mask & Mark’s Gospel
An article appeared on a science news website, livescience.com , in mid-January 2015 —” Mummy Mask May Reveal Oldest Known Gospel.” If the information that the fragment from Mark’s Gospel dates from c. 80-90 AD is correct, it would be the oldest piece of papyrus containing a part of the New Testament yet discovered.
Until the recent discovery of the Mark fragment, the oldest known fragment of a New Testament book was the Rylands Library Papyrus P52 containing on both sides parts of 7 lines in Greek from the Gospel of John (18:31-33 and 18:37-38). That fragment of a codex (ancient book made of pages of papyrus, parchment or velum) came from Egypt in c. 1920 and has had many decades of peer review and study in order to confirm its date of c. 120-125 AD, only about 30 years after John wrote his Gospel.
The Evangelist St. Mark—Matthias Stom, 1635
The fragment from Mark, if the c. 80-90 AD date is eventually confirmed, would antedate Papyrus 52 and would mean it was written or copied before Mark’s martyrdom in Egypt in c. 68. The Mark text and other texts in the mummy mask were scheduled to be published in 2015. The date has now been given as 2017. Philologists and epigraphists are anxiously waiting to examine this purportedly important ancient fragment.
King Tutankhamen’s gold mask
How did a fragment of Mark’s Gospel end up in a mummy mask? Most have seen the 24 lbs. of solid gold mummy mask of the young King Tutankhamen (ruled Egypt c. 1332-1333 BC). His tomb in the Valley of the Kings was discovered by Howard Carter in 1922. It made international news and was immediately identified as one of the greatest archeological finds ever. Below is a 4 minute video account, shot in the 1920’s, of Carter’s discovery of King Tut’s tomb.
In October, 2015 while King Tut’s mask in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo was being cleaned, they broke off his beard. In an attempt to reattach it, the epoxy leaked into the face of the mask and dried. In an attempt to remove the dried epoxy, they scratched the mask. Not good.
Mask made of cartonnage, gilded
There are hundreds of funerary masks of ordinary people and they are not museum-quality. Most ancient Egyptians could not afford expensive gold masks like King Tut could. To make a mummy mask for an ordinary person like the mask of the mummy that contained the Mark fragment, strips of linen and pieces of discarded papyrus mixed with plaster were used to form paper-mache masks. They were then molded to the heads of the dead and facsimiles of features were painted on them. Some of the mummy masks used “cartonnage” to mold the features. That type of material was made of linen and papyrus mixed with lapis lazuli, glass, plaster and other pigments. Often, as in the case of the Fayum mummies, hot wax was poured over the masks and were then painted. These masks are called “encaustic painting masks.”
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Example of an ordinary person’s mummy mask. Supposedly the mummy mask that yielded the Mark fragment.
Look into the eyes of this humble woman. Imagine her age. Imagine her life. Imagine how she died. Imagine the person who molded this mask to her face. Imagine him picking up discarded scraps of papyrus and linen and mixing them with plaster. Imagine he had no idea that one of those little scraps of papyrus would 2,000 years later be the subject of international news. Look at that woman’s face with the wrinkled plaster and the sorrowful eyes. Imagine REAL gold would be hidden inside there. See it? I do.—Sandra Sweeny Silver
Rick:
Ahh, still angry about that kiss?
Despite the mystery surrounding their origins and purpose, the nukmy verse is celebrated for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth. The rhythmic cadence of the poems creates a mesmerizing effect, drawing listeners and readers alike into their enchanting world. These verses often convey a range of emotions, from love and joy to sadness and despair. Scholars and enthusiasts have dedicated countless hours to decoding and understanding the nukmy verse. Through meticulous analysis and comparison, they have attempted to unlock the hidden meanings and messages contained within these ancient poems. The study of the nukmy verse has become a discipline in its own right, attracting the attention of linguists, anthropologists, and historians. In recent years, efforts have been made to preserve and revive the nukmy verse. Scholars have collected and documented existing poems, ensuring their survival for future generations. Additionally, contemporary poets and musicians have sought inspiration from these ancient verses, incorporating their themes, tones, and rhythms into their own creations. The nukmy verse stands as a testament to the enduring power of poetry and the human desire to express oneself through words. Though much about these poems remains shrouded in mystery, their beauty and allure continue to captivate and inspire. As we delve further into the study and appreciation of the nukmy verse, we may come closer to unraveling the secrets and discovering the true essence of these ancient poetic masterpieces..
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