THE SHINING "That Missing Asp & Woman" vs. "Having High Flyers As Friends"

Wendy Torrance

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Cleopatra

According to popular legend, the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra VII ended her life in 30 B.C. by clasping an asp (a venomous Egyptian cobra) to her breast to avoid being captured by her Roman rival, Octavian. However, historical and medical experts widely debate this dramatic, tragic narrative.

The Vulture crown was an ancient Egyptian crown worn by Great Royal Wives and female pharaohs. It was depicted as a headdress in the shape of a vulture draped over the head, with its wings hanging down on the sides.[1] It was a symbol of protection associated with the vulture goddess Nekhbet, who often wore this crown when depicted in a human form.[2] These crowns were frequently worn by the Great Royal Wife, high ranking priestesses, and female pharaohs. These crowns were also sometimes equipped with the Uraeus to symbolize Wadjet,[3] representing both Upper (Nekhbet) and Lower Egypt