AboutFrancesco Marchesani Expertise I have an indeep knowledge of European history, expecially Ancient, Roman and Medieval history. I focus my attention on military history as well; I have access to a university library with many ancient books.
Experience Mainly through self study (other than my university studies in laws) I have acquired a good knowledge of the topic, which I enjoy further study.
Question whats the reason about the arm crossing what dose that mean?
Answer Hello,
the arms were crossed over the chest in emulation of the pose of Osiris, the god of eternity, as found in all the paintings and statues of him, thus it represents eternal life for the deceased.
During most of Egyptian history, the crossed arms position was reserved to royalty (kings had their right arm crossing over the left one, while queens had their left arm crossing over the right one); during later periods (from about 660 BC onward) also members of the clergy and, further later, commoners had their arms put in a crossed position.
