A Conversation for The Game of Senet

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the autist formerly known as flinch

Early boards had fewer symbols, later boards had markings and symbolic meanings for every square, the evolution of the games mystical symbolism seems to have been intertwined with the ongoing development of the resurection cult and the elaboration of religious ritual in general.


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Does that mean every square had a hazard or blessing?


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Post 3

the autist formerly known as flinch

Every square had a significance certainly. I'll try to draw up a list.


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Wow...that means you couldn't move anywhere without something happening! smiley - yikes

So, how do you know all this?


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