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- noun Plural form of
ushabti .
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Another prevalent idea in magic is that of substitution: the person or thing to be affected by the spell is replaced by his image, or, like the "ushabtiu" figures in Egyptian tombs, images replace the protective powers invoked, or lastly some part (hair, nailparings, garments, etc.) take the place of the whole person.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 11: New Mexico-Philip 1840-1916 1913
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About 700 ushabtiu figures were found in the tomb of Seti I, and many of them are in the British Museum.
The Book of the Dead 1895
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Chapter VI was cut on figures made of stone, wood, etc. (ushabtiu), which were placed in the tomb, and when the deceased recited it these figures became alive and did everything he wished.
The Book of the Dead 1895
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