Crook and flail, symbols in ancient Egypt. Heka and nekhakha, originally attributes of god Osiris, became pharaoh authority insignia.

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Crook and flail, symbols in ancient Egypt. Heka and nekhakha, originally attributes of god Osiris, became pharaoh authority insignia. Shepherd crook for kingship, and flail for fertility of the land.

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