# How does Brood of the Witch-Queen develop the theme of The Occult and Ancient Egypt?

> Brood of the Witch-Queen by Sax Rohmer

## Answer

Brood of the Witch-Queen by Sax Rohmer develops The Occult and Ancient Egypt across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

Ancient Egyptian magic, mummies, artifacts like the Ring of Thoth, and the 'Book of Thoth' are central to the plot, depicting sorcery as a revived ancient practice with real, terrifying power in the modern world.

Directly references sorcery practiced in Ancient Egypt as a basis for the narrative.

Ferrara's use of Kyphi incense and possession of an unwrapped mummy and ancient objects link him to Egyptian occultism.

The ring of Thoth, the Harris Papyrus, and the Book of Thoth are central to the chapter, emphasizing the power of ancient Egyptian occult practices.

## Evidence

- [prefatory-notice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/chapters/prefatory-notice.md): Directly references sorcery practiced in Ancient Egypt as a basis for the narrative.
- [i-antony-ferrara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/chapters/i-antony-ferrara.md): Ferrara's use of Kyphi incense and possession of an unwrapped mummy and ancient objects link him to Egyptian occultism.
- [iii-the-ring-of-thoth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/chapters/iii-the-ring-of-thoth.md): The ring of Thoth, the Harris Papyrus, and the Book of Thoth are central to the chapter, emphasizing the power of ancient Egyptian occult practices.
- [iv-at-ferrara-s-chambers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/chapters/iv-at-ferrara-s-chambers.md): Ferrara's beetles bred in a mummy's skull and his collection of amulets and statuettes evoke ancient Egyptian magic.
- [vi-the-beetles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/chapters/vi-the-beetles.md): The beetles from a mummy's skull and the Egyptian characters on the linen highlight the use of ancient Egyptian practices in Ferrara's dark magic.
- [viii-the-secret-of-dhoon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/chapters/viii-the-secret-of-dhoon.md): Dr. Cairn's role as an occultist and the discussion of psychical ailments and secret chambers reflect occult themes, though Egypt is not directly mentioned.
- [ix-the-polish-jewess](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/chapters/ix-the-polish-jewess.md): Discussion of ancient ceremonial practices to control spirits, linking to broader occult themes.
- [xi-cairo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/chapters/xi-cairo.md): The Afreet legend and the fortune-teller's story evoke ancient Egyptian and Arabian occult traditions, linking to the broader supernatural narrative.

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