The Double Crown: Secret Writings of the Female Pharaoh (53 page)
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Authors: Marié Heese
One day, when her bones and mine are dust, they will be found. Let them bear witness to future generations. It is written: “
The strongest buildings crumble and disappear, yet the works of the scribes endure through the ages
.” Perhaps the faithful care of a humble scribe may be all that ensures everlasting life for Her Majesty, King Ma’atkare Hatshepsut.
For she did live. Insofar as she was divine, she honoured and she served the gods. She ruled her country wisely and well and Egypt bowed to her and worked for her. Insofar as she was a woman, she passed on the blood royal through the travail of her loins; she loved greatly and she was loved in return. I can attest to that. Oh, yes, she walked this earth and those who knew her observed her beauty of form and spirit. And though her corporeal body may be lost, yet I am sure that she has joined the never-dying circumpolar stars.
Mahu the scribe
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