The Occult and Ancient Egypt

Where it surfaces

• Prefatory Notice

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

• I: Antony Ferrara

  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

  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.

• At Ferrara's Chambers

  Ferrara's beetles bred in a mummy's skull and his collection of amulets and statuettes evoke ancient Egyptian magic.

• VI: The Beetles

  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.

• The Secret of Dhoon

  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

  Discussion of ancient ceremonial practices to control spirits, linking to broader occult themes.

• XI: Cairo

  The Afreet legend and the fortune-teller's story evoke ancient Egyptian and Arabian occult traditions, linking to the broader supernatural narrative.

• The Mask of Set

  The appearance of the crocodile-masked figure as the god Set, and the carnival's Ancient Egyptian costumes, evoke occult and supernatural elements tied to Egypt.

• XIII: The Scorpion Wind

  Ferrara's sorcery is linked to ancient Egyptian practices, and the crocodile mask evokes the god Set.

• The Story of Ali Mohammed

  The Pyramid of Méydûm is revealed as a stronghold of ancient Egyptian sorcery, linking the supernatural events to a dark, hidden history.

• XVIII: The Bats

  The pyramid is used for unholy purposes after 4,000 years, involving bat oil for incense and anthropomancy, linking ancient Egyptian practices to occult horror.

• XIX: Anthropomancy

  The ritual takes place in a hidden chamber of the Pyramid of Méydûm, using ancient Egyptian necromantic formulae.

• XX: The Incense

  The incense is explicitly linked to the secret rites of Ancient Egyptian wizards, reinforcing the occult theme.

• XXI: The Magician

  Ferrara's power derives from ancient Egyptian incense and rituals, specifically from the Pyramid of Méydûm, linking his sorcery to Egypt's occult heritage.

• XXII: Myra

  Ferrara's request for a lock of hair hints at occult practices, possibly linked to ancient Egyptian magic or sympathetic sorcery.

• Flowering of the Lotus

  The orchid is linked to a forgotten Egyptian goddess and a magical ritual involving priestesses' hair.

• Cairn Meets Ferrara

  The ring of the Witch-Queen, Ferrara's claims of past lives, and the Egyptian setting highlight the occult connection to ancient Egypt.

• The Ivory Hand

  The vision of the Witch-Queen, the ring of Thoth, and the Book of Thoth ritual evoke ancient Egyptian occult practices.

• XXVIII: The High Priest, Hortotef

  Dr. Cairn reveals Ferrara's true identity as the ancient high priest Hortotef, whose Khu possesses a modern body, wielding the Book of Thoth.

• The Wizard's Den

  Ferrara is linked to the 'Witch-Queen' and an 'unholy brood,' suggesting ancient Egyptian sorcery and hereditary occult powers.

• The Elemental

  Dr. Cairn uses Ancient Egyptian words and symbols (interlaced triangles) to combat the elemental, linking the threat to ancient occult traditions.

• The Book of Thoth

  The Book of Thoth is a central artifact of ancient Egyptian occult power, and its destruction is a key plot point.

• Endnotes

  The endnote directly references the mummy-case and the preservation of magical powers (Khu) of an Adept, tying the narrative to ancient Egyptian occult practices.