If the deceased person’s heart did not balance with the ostrich feather in the ancient Egyptian “last judgment,” the dead person was condemned to nonexistence and to be eaten by Ammit. Which of the following animals is NOT part of this vile “Eater of the Dead”?
A. hippopotamus
B. crocodile
C. hawk
D. lion
Answer:C
If the deceased person’s heart did not balance with the ostrich feather in the ancient Egyptian “last judgment,” the dead person was condemned to nonexistence and to be eaten by Ammit. Which of the following animals is NOT part of this vile “Eater of the Dead”?
A. hippopotamus B. crocodile C. hawk D. lion