The people of Khemit believe that each person consists of nine parts:
Ab: Heart, which is the seat of Wisdom Ba: Soul, sublime, noble, and mighty, which can remain with the Ka (see below) or become ethereal, corporeal, etc. Ikh: Glorified being, which may become a Sahu (an incorruptible spirit being), a portion of Intelligence. Ka: Double of the physical self, which lives on within the tomb, a portion of Strength. Khaibet: Shadow, which always lingers near the Ba, a portion of Dexterity. Khat: Body (and corpse, eventually mummified), a portion of Constitution. Khu. Spirit, which travels where it will. This trait is a portion of Charisma. Ren: Name, which must remain, for the destruction of the Ren will destroy all other parts; also seen as Ran, a portion of Intelligence. Sekem: Power and vital force, which goes on to the Afterlife - a portion of all characteristics.
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