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In The Name of...

 
Ma'at

Egyptian goddess of
Truth, Justice, Order
as light as the
Feather
of her symbol
Weighed against
your
Heart
Upon the Scales
of
Life & Death
Where your

ka

The spirit of
your
Life & Breath
will face
its final test
(The Where & When
you can know not)

Ra

The Sun - of Light
and all
Illumination
of the
One in All

I wear this mantle as
My Testament & Quest
to & for
The One
by whom
My life is Blessed

 Truth, Justice
is
(is in)
the

Spirit, Soul

of

Ra

Ma'at ka Ra


From
Throne name

of the Queen

who came
to Solomon
(Hatshepsut)
To now
Hear:
"Something greater than
Solomon
is
Here!"




 



Author notes

Luke 11:31

(This was originally composed for a contest on the reason for one's choice of screen name)

For further interest, read MargaretG's poem, Ma'atkara's Lamp


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Written May 21st, 2004

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  • catz Moderators member
    June 20

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    Being an appreciative of all things Egyptian myself, I can appreciate the elaboratness yet simplicity of your name.
    You've presented us with a beautifully meaningful description.
    The graphics and background are wonderful

    Dee


  • herrlurch
    April 13, 2008

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    Wonderful!

    I like the weaving and interweaving of words/ names and meanings as you do here. Wonderfully wrought! My name, quite mono-dimensional in comparison, is explained in "Der Olm in seiner Höhle", still in German as I must admit... I'll see to it that I'll come up with an English version as well. Bye Götz


  • March 30, 2007
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    awsome

    i love the egyption theme its a very nice peice and i hope to see great things from you


  • LexieLost
    November 13, 2006
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    This was an interesting piece to say the least. I picked my name to have a meaning as well, but nothing as elaborate as you did. Egyptian mythology is cool, not one of my faves, but still cool. Good job.


  • grannyeri gold member
    September 6, 2006
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    All goes together so well in this poem - syllable by syllable you have taken us through your name. Congratulations on winning bronze in this contest.


  • skyviewexpress
    September 1, 2006
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    Awsome poem, really gives alot of good info about your name and its orgin! Awsome all around! Well Good luck in the contest and thank you for entering!


    ~NATASHA


  • Kari gold member
    August 5, 2006
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    Awesome!

    WOWsers you put a LOT of time in your name and thinking about this...you did very good. Now I can see why you have your name...oh dear now mine seems so boring anyway thank you very much for telling us about your name!

    Kari


  • SirensSong
    July 13, 2006
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    Ancient Egptyian gods are wonderful arnt they? i happen to have a strong intrest in the history of that wonderful land, i am glad that you took the time to create a name based on them, (well the ka is not techinakly a god but that is besde the point) where did you get the cartuche with youre name in it? that is really cool.
    ~
    Siren

  • The Pole Star
    June 20, 2006
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    hey I never knew that your name have uch a deep meaning. this is a great defiantion fo your user name...u will be proud to have one. And the presentation of the same is also remarkable!


  • intanglio2ring
    March 26, 2006
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    Most enjoyable learning and style combined with wonderful graphics.

  • Glassbong
    March 13, 2006
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    this was pretty good(well, is)...i like the egyptian stuff...honestly, like starhiker said, the egyptian gods fascinate mee too...actually pretty much all gods and such(i like the roman gods better, but egypt has some interesting stuff)(i love mythology)(i like norse shit too)(ok, enough of these parenthesed things)


  • kryspin
    February 22, 2006
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    awesome!


  • Starhiker
    February 21, 2006
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    Wow! This was really interesting! You've put a lot of research into this, and you have found a beautiful name! Religions have always interested me, and the Egyptian gods facinate me! Thanks for sharing this with me! Jim


  • princehusayn
    January 30, 2006
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    As salaam alaykum Peace and Blessings be upon you forever.


  • Maatkara gold member
    August 9, 2005
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    To Dragons Fire:

    "What is the first business of one who practices
    philosophy? To get rid of self-conceit.
    For it is impossible for anyone to begin to learn that which he thinks he already knows."
    ~ Epictetus

    "Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance."
    ~ Confucius

    "Information is not knowledge."
    ~ Albert Einstein

    "Nothing that is worth knowing can be taught."
    ~ Oscar Wilde

  • Dragons Fire
    August 8, 2005
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    i dont need to learn anything i practice the religion, if u really want to kno more read my other comment

  • Dragons Fire
    August 8, 2005
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    i write a whole lot better in anceint egyptian then i will ever in english, for one i practice the religion so i have to write good in there langruge, i have two tattoos writen by myself and put in by myself one of them is the name i gave myself (heka ma'at) and the other is ankh a symbol of life and fertilty,


  • masterblaster gold member
    August 8, 2005
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    Congratulations on the siver, interestiing write. hugs Di

  • NeferMaatNetjer silver member
    August 8, 2005
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    i sure hope he writes Egyptian better than he writes English


  • Maatkara gold member
    August 8, 2005
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    To dragons fire:

    Ok, so what would you like to learn about it?

  • Dragons Fire
    August 8, 2005
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    well this is good and all, but if u think u kno alot abt ancient egyptian culture, u should talk to me, plus i can read and wirte in there langruge


  • Amunet Wolfbane Moderators member
    August 7, 2005
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    I absolutely love this. This piece is outstanding and covers so many facets of Egyptian religion. I must say I am very impressed. This piece leaves me with a wonderfully enchanced spiritual uplifting. I needed that this morning. This piece to me, is like breathing! Blessings, Gypsy


  • Gendatalia
    July 25, 2005
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    Oooh I see.. A very interesting topic to base your pen name on. Egyptian hiroglifics (I am so sorry, I can't spell it lol) has always fascinated me.. It's amazing how people could understand it. Well done by the way, a good description of your name
    Take care, thanks for sharing
    xxx


  • July 20, 2005
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    It was your name that drew me to your corner of the site I have loved Egypt since I was a young child... recognised the name of Hatshepsut straight away, though I have to say Seti I is my 'hero' among the pharaohs. *g*

  • SisterWitch
    July 8, 2005
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    I really do love your work, it always seems to speak to me one way or another. You have to me my favorite artist here. By the way I really love this work


  • Poetic Geisha
    July 3, 2005
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    symbolic, of course!

    Wonderful explanation of your name. I like this very much and thanks for directing me to several of your poems. I will bookmark them on my author page as well.

  • StateOfEmergency
    June 16, 2005
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    This was great,enlightening.. i was wondering what your name derived from

  • Maatkara gold member
    June 5, 2005
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    Thank you! Yes, I do love the Greek Myths too, but of course they are simply later versions of the Egyptian originals.

    ~G


  • Unfortunate Freckle
    June 2, 2005
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    I love eygpt so I instantly like your name. It's my favorite period in time and I want to go and make me a new screename out of Hathor but I dunno. Great job!


  • Amazon Huntress
    May 31, 2005
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    Wow such an interesting background! I love everything to do with Egyptian mythology, particularly the death rites. Weighing the heart against a feather is such an amazing concept. You present yoursef poetically but all the facts are there too. Good luck in the contest,
    Polly


  • FyreMyst
    May 31, 2005
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    I LOVE YOUR NAME NOW! That was so cool and the learning behind it rocked. I now know everything I wanted to know about your name. Wonderful job and good luck in the contest.
    All The Best To You And Yours
    SilverSun


  • May 4, 2005
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    I really liked the background here - but not as much as the definition of your screen name described here. Thanks for the enlightenment!!


  • marsinlovee
    May 2, 2005
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    Hey, thats very interesting,. I'm truly inspired by your works and conitnuesly will read your work.
    thank you for all teh inspiration
    and well doen with this peice of history


  • Puppydog gold member
    April 27, 2005
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    ENLIGHTENING

    Truly enlightening; and you are a truly great writer; one who I will read more of as any new ones are postee


  • sodancewithsoda
    April 14, 2005
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    wah! i thought the penname maatkara sounded kinda egyptian-ish or something like that claps wow... the name has so many origins, and the way they were woven into the poem... @.@ it was like water flowing... a refreshingly enlightening poetry thank you very much for this

    p.s. among all the people mentioned there, i only know Ra and King Solomon


  • FullyAlive
    April 10, 2005
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    beautiful... i love this its great, very well put together and i accually get what ur saying i love love love this pieca. keep writing and good job.
    ttyl

    ♥ßeXa

  • momentarylapse
    April 10, 2005
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    aha!royalty.long live the queen.great name.


  • March 30, 2005
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    i likey


  • HeavenScent4U
    March 21, 2005
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    Beautiful write. Now I see the meaning of who you are and you truly do hold up to the name. Thank You for giving me better insight to the person that stands behind the name.
    Namaste My Friend.
    Be Well and Be Blessed.


  • Maatkara gold member
    March 15, 2005
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    Thank you, Og8bald1! Glad you liked it.

    ~Ma'at


  • Ogreatbaldone gold member
    March 15, 2005
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    this is too cool. it is great to get a background to your very unique name, you are aptly named that is for sure. thanks for sharing this...peace


  • Maatkara gold member
    January 31, 2005
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    Thank you, Saurabh! That is so kind of you to say! I do the best I can.

    Namaste,
    ~G;f


  • Sau
    January 31, 2005
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    Namaste,
    This is beautiful. I came across the concepts of 'ka' and 'Ra' when I did a presentation on symbols in religion, but I never knew your name was so rich.
    But it is only fitting that a person of wisdom like yourself possesses this name. I am glad you are holding up to it.
    Regards,
    Saurabh.


  • ColinSJones
    January 22, 2005
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    ah so what is in a name and you have 3 in 1...i thought i was the schizo lol


  • Maatkara gold member
    January 8, 2005
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    Thank you, Ashlee! I'm so pleased you appreciate it.

    ~G


  • Alahmorah
    January 8, 2005
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    I am greatly influenced by Egypt. In many personal and spiritual aspects. I really appreciate your works. Love, Ashlee


  • Maatkara gold member
    January 8, 2005
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    Thank you, Raviyin! They all have the dark & light side, the idea is balance.

    ~G


  • ImNoGoddess
    January 8, 2005
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    I'm also very fond of the ancient religions, just not the lighter side of them. There is something about a person following a ...er... 'happy go lucky' religion that irks me. I dunno. I like to see the shadow and mystery and strangeness that envelops every ray of light or 'path of truth'. ...anyhow... Love peace and chicken, I mean hair...grease. -Raviyn

  • Maatkara gold member
    November 11, 2004
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    Thank you, Margaret! Actually it's the same background, but different picture of Ma'at. I had a modern amateurish gif of the goddess Ma'at, which didn't have the quality of the ancient paintings. Also added the Egyptian ankh and lotuses on the bottom. Just trying for a more authentic look.

    ~ G


  • MargaretG
    November 11, 2004
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    Very pretty

    I'm looking at the new background, and now I can't remember the old one, isn't that always the way? Your cartouches are lovely, this is a very nice graphic!
    I've commented on the poem before, and I am of the same mind, whatever it was... I have always admired the weighing of the heart, it is a wonderful metaphor.


  • Sharon Corr gold member
    September 29, 2004
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    To just say Divinely Penned
    Is nought enough for you
    My new old friend
    Timeless Perfection
    To bask in the art and heart of a modern master
    As I sculpt your tender tears upon flaxen alabaster

    In my world
    It came to pass that he was praying in certain place
    When he ceased one of his disciples said unto him,
    Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples

    In my world
    Its heaven on earth when you're close to me
    I can see than moment of truth as you descending upon me

    In my world
    Heaven is open to all of us universally
    And he said unto them
    When ye pray say,

    Our Father which art in heaven
    Hallowed be thy name.
    Thy kingdom come.
    Thy will be done, as in heaven,
    So in earth.

    In my world
    Its heaven on earth when you're near
    Its heaven on earth when you're here
    In my world heaven is you

    Inscribed eons ago upon the heartstrings of my soul.


  • Maatkara gold member
    August 8, 2004
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    Wow, thank you! What a lovely comment and compliment, Duana!
    I have a lot to live up to, eh?

    ~ Ma'atkara


  • duana
    August 8, 2004
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    what a wonderful coincidence. I was planning to im you and ask you about your name. How amazing! And you really are the essence of your name too- that is what makes it so beautiful, and wonderful. You are such a rarity! It is so good to know that such people like you exist on this earth!


  • M.A.King
    July 1, 2004
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    a beautiful work. i had not known any of this before and read it several times in fasciantion. it is written with skill and is simply amazing. i enjoyed reading this very much. also love the author's comment. i stopped using the 'featured' box a while back for the reasons you expressed. glad to hear someone finally say something.


  • Amidst my Dreams
    May 29, 2004
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    .......trulyunique i must say. I liked it's feel, something fresh. nice write.


  • Maatkara gold member
    May 27, 2004
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    Hey Georges! You finally got here...glad to see you
    Thank you.

    ~ G


  • Georges silver member
    May 26, 2004
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    The seal of Solomon, a nice piece!!!!
    Georges


  • Maatkara gold member
    May 25, 2004
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    Tahuti ~ Thank you That sounded great, bit of a mouthful though.
    I like your final choice!
    ~ Ma'atkara

  • NeferMaatNetjer silver member
    May 25, 2004
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    AWESOME!! wonderful explanation of your screenname and it's history. I once toyed with the idea of going by the screenname
    Usermaatra-setepenra, after the prenomen of Rameses II, before deciding on something more original.
    Edited on May 25, 3:57 p.m. because ''.

  • Maatkara gold member
    May 24, 2004
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    Wow! Thank you for the wonderful accolade Chris So long as I don't become a 'legend in my own mind' it's ok...
    ~ Ma'atkara


  • rite
    May 24, 2004
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    Many great minds carried on the wings of even greater souls never made it to the records of man. All man is capable of doing, is observing what is within his scope and some are beyond that. Right here in AP I encountered several legends in their own time. One of them is most definitely you!

    Chris


  • queenie gold member
    May 23, 2004
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    beautiful

    very beautifully done.thank you so much for your entry.i am thrilled to know the history of this lovely name.i appreciate that you followed the rules completely.


  • Wildequill
    May 22, 2004
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    withdraw or face the the dispassion of the Wi

    Dern it Sheila..I was jist gonna read and run, but now that you know it's me..I cain't!! (Big Brother is alive and well and thriving in APland..)- How DO you make this stuff up? I bet it's like Haagen Daz ice cream...jist a purdy name that don't mean nufink! Actually a work of superior quality, again.


  • zdmckay
    May 21, 2004
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    I love your comment at the end of your author comments. People often forget that we get a list of the names. I'm going to start keeping a list of what you referred to as 'SILENT CLICKERS' and start repaying them in kind... but no, not really. I just don't have it in me to do that.

    Now about this poem. I really like it. I had often wondered about your name. It's very creative. I can't say that mine is creative really. It's only the name I like to write under. I don't have a story to tell about it but I really enjoyed reading the story behind your name. It was well written and very interesting. Great job. Good luck. zee

  • Maatkara gold member
    May 21, 2004
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    Thank you for your lovely comment, MagicLady (love your name). You must enter...that name has to have a great story
    Oh, the 'silent clickers'? Hard to say...I put my warning in after one more, did it. I suppose 3 out of 4 ain't bad.
    ~ Ma'atkara


  • MagicLady silver member
    May 21, 2004
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    I was going to enter this contest, I hadn't done it yet. Yikes.....what stiff competition!! This is so beatiful. I loved your comment in your authors box. You will have to let me know if it made a difference. Cheryl


  • ch0colate
    May 21, 2004
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    Unique and historial! Well written I love this piece, excellent! ~Amy


  • spiritree
    May 21, 2004
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    I really love the simple line work, it gives the piece a clean and classic feel using a very imaginative subject- I don't read a lot about ancient cultures, but I am fascinated with them, especially the Egyptians. These gods' names are all familiar to me, because I've studied them in art history. I love this homage to ancient Egypt. Beautiful Work!


  • donteatsoap
    May 21, 2004
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    wow this is realy great. i love the history in this poem. it makes it very unique and interesting. keep up the good work!
    ~peggy~

  • MargaretG
    May 21, 2004
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    Wonderful

    I have heard you explain your name before, but now in this form, it has more ethereal beauty. I am so happy that I know you!
    I look forward to seeing your choice of favorite lines!


  • Ampad
    May 21, 2004
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    Really great work! I had wondered before if They had anything to do with your name, then figured it was just something in Afrikaans. Beautiful! I love the ankh, though it looks more like the Camarilla symbol/version. Hope you don't mind if I steal it

  • Maatkara gold member
    May 21, 2004
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    Thank you Von I wasn't quite finished editing and adding background...
    ~ Ma'atkaRa
    Edited on May 21, 8:27 p.m. because 'typo'.


  • rufina caraid gold member
    May 21, 2004
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    Wow a unique name with a royal history. this is very interesting. Thanks for the explanation.
    Good Luck in the contest.
    ~Von~

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