r-sṯꜣw

Egyptian

proper noun
Definitions
  • the necropolis of Giza, particularly as the domain of Sokar
  • any given necropolis in general
  • the Duat (afterworld) or a region of it

Etymology

Affix from Egyptian r (regarding, with respect to, mouth, to, concerning, utterance, in, toward, cane, according to, speech, place, reed) + Egyptian sṯꜣ (pulling, towing).

Origin

Egyptian

sṯꜣ

Gloss

pulling, towing

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