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  1. Ammit

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    Role in the Weighing of the Heart
    Ammit's primary function occurs during the 'Weighing of the Heart' ceremony presided over by Osiris. After the deceased's heart was weighed against the feather of Ma'at (truth, cosmic order), Ammit stationed herself beside the scales of Anubis.
    If the heart exceeded the mass of the feather—indicating that the deceased had indulged in significant Isfet (chaos, i…
  2. Osiris

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    Osirian Function in the Afterlife
    Osiris presided over the Hall of Two Truths, where the souls of the deceased underwent judgment. This process, often referred to as the "Weighing of the Heart," involved the deceased reciting the Negative Confession and their heart being weighed against the Feather of Ma'at (truth and order).
    The concept of "becoming an Osiris" was fundamental to [fun…