This page was added on 5/31/98 and consist of contents from various other sites regarding this subject.
The following images and some of the information can be found at "http://www.iuav.unive.it/dpa/ricerche/trevisan/dendera5.htm", also "dendera.htm" (or) "index.htm" a web site in the Italian language presented by Camillo Trevisan.
For years I have tried to get access to the limited resources of the images and information which Mr. Trevisan provides. He presents the work from a book written by Denon "Description de l’Egypte" in 1908, which came from the Napoleon expedition to Egypt in 1798-1802 when they found the Rosetta Stone. Although as you see I have added information to those images which promote the concepts presented in this book, "The Alpha and the Omega."
To the right, Camillio Trevisan's "Den_5b.htm," fig_q1.gif, Description de l’Egypte, we can see in the image the symbols of the twelve zodiac signs, then the planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn), the Moon, Sirius, Orion, the three known constellations of the north, (Draco, Ursa Minor and Ursa Major) and the axis of the temple. The Duck is seen on a temple north of Esneh as
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In the book by Denon "Descriptions de l’Egypte", it states that the symbol and line drawing show that in the circle are eight men on their knees, with their heads chopped off, and their arms tied behind their backs, possibly representing the world of the enemies (as the classic image of foreign enemies) to the Egyptians. The image to the right is found on the temple north of Esneh (see Trevisan, Figure 2 - file "Den_2.htm") Descriptions de l’Egypte," vol. I, pl. 87. It appears to be different from the eight characters in the large disk of the Zodiac of Denderah. | ![]() |
The eight captives inside the large disk represent eight (actually 9 but traditionally seen as being 8) that could form the left-hand half of Capricornus. These figures do stand for the glyphic symbol of enemies or wickedness. These are Decan stars and the glyphs say Sa-r-a or a-r-sa, the figure to the right is also named sa-r-a (possible an indicator of epithet, title or a piece of time). | ![]() |
These stars can be easily identified since the experts have identified all the planets elsewhere within the circle. The only major constellation below and between Capricornus and Aquarius is Piscis Austrinus.
If the Eight figured star is indicative of Fomalhaut, the Egyptian connection is not noticeable for me.
Piscis Austrinus, The Southern Fish, appears on the Meridian on October 10. It has been occasionally shown as two fish, but it is more commonly seen as a single fish, sometimes drinking from a stream of water poured from the jar held by Aquarius, which lies just north of it. An older, but incorrect, form of its name is Piscis Australis. The Sumerians called this Enki’s Fish.
To see more on the possible meaning of the circle with the eight figures then view Capricornus Star Chart.
To confirm this concept lets continue with other images which are to follow.
The image below came from "Den_4a.htm" Figure 4a. Description de l'Egypte, vol. IV, pl. 20, Dendera, the first part of a zodiac sculpture from the portico of the grand temple. The image is quite long, scroll to the right to see it if necessary. Notice that it shows in the lower left corner the head of the Egyptian female aspect who transcends across the image in a semi-circular concept.
![]() Capricorn |
![]() Sagittarius |
![]() Scorpio |
![]() Libra (Scales) |
![]() Virgo |
![]() Leo and Coma Berenices |
The following shows the above image left side only enlarged to better view the details. As you can see it begins with:
![]() Cancer (Scarab Beetle) |
![]() Sirius and Orion |
![]() Gemini |
![]() Taurus |
![]() Aries (Ram) |
![]() Moon (Luna) |
![]() Pisces |
![]() Aquarius |