10. The Boy Guardian
A fantastic image of the boy guardian is found in the beautiful tomb of Nefertari. This unusual young man was known to the ancient Egyptians as a tomb guardian and can be identified by his shaved head, which indicates that he was an initiate of the priesthood. His other identifying characteristics are his oblong cranium and naked body. The simulacrum of the boy guardian is seated over the left side of the temple.
Chapter for going in and out
(101 The Theban Recension)
Hail to you, O Re, guardian of the secrets of the gates which are on this neck of Geb (earth), because of this balance of Re with which he weighs out justice daily. Behold, I have hacked up the earth, and I have been permitted to come, having grown old.
