ushabti 1
noundomain: artefact
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Definition
a funerary figurine used in Ancient Egypt.
Examples
- 1.Ushabtis were placed in tombs among the grave goods and were intended to act as servants or minions for the deceased, should he/she be called upon to do manual labor in the afterlife.
Synonyms
- shabti 1
a funerary figurine used in Ancient Egypt.
- shawabti 1
a funerary figurine used in Ancient Egypt.


