Dedi

Dedi (also Djedi or Djedi of Djed-Sneferu) is the name of a fictitious ancient Egyptian magician appearing in the fourth chapter of a story told in the legendary Westcar Papyrus. He is said to have worked wonders during the reign of king (pharaoh) Khufu (4th Dynasty).

Dedi appears only in the fourth story of the Westcar Papyrus - there is no archeological or historical evidence that he existed. Nevertheless he is object of great interest for historians and Egyptologists, since his magic tricks are connected to later cultural perceptions of the personality of king Khufu. Dedi is described as a commoner of extraordinary age, endowed with magical powers and talented in making prophecies.

According to the Westcar Papyrus, prince Djedefhor brings up the story of Dedi. He stands before his father, king Khufu, and says: “There is only speaking of miracles which happened a long time ago, something known by past generations only. Truth and falsehood cannot be distinguished here. But there is someone under thy majesty´s own lifetime who is not known, someone who is able to make a ignoramus become wise.” Khufu asks: “What's the meaning of this, Djedefhor, my son?” Djedefhor answers: “There's a commoner named Dedi, living in Djed-Sneferu. He's a simple citizen, but 110 years old, eats 500 loaves of bread, a shoulder of beef and drinks 100 jars of beer every day. He is capable of resurrecting decapitated beings. He is also said to be able to make wild lions so obedient that the animal would follow him with a cord dragging on the ground. Furthermore, this Dedi has knowledge of the number of Iput in the wenet-sanctuary of Thoth.” The pharaoh spent a good deal of time to seek for these chambers, for he planned to build something similar to his horizon. And Khufu orders: “You thyself, Djedefhor, my son, may bring him to me!”

Lorraine

I've heard a lot of stories
So tell me if they're true
Oh I would die for you
Knowing that you're mine
You tell me that you're sorry
You say your heart is new
Oh I will cry for you
Call me and we'll dine
It's almost over Lorraine
Can you still feel the pain
Do you still want me to love you
It's such a funny day
Whoah oh oh
It's such a funny day
Tonight we sail for Paris
Where the streets are paved with gold
Your eyes have blessed my soul
Your lips, they've blessed the wine
We'll tame the Gulf of Lyons
I'll wed thee in Marseilles
We'll turn the moon to blood
If only there were time
It's almost over Lorraine
Can you still feel the pain
Do you still want me to love you
It's such a funny day
Whoah oh oh

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The Two Biggest Threats Facing the Survival of Humanity

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Bison Calf Euthanized After Yellowstone Tourists Took It Inside Their Vehicle

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The bison was driven to a ranger due to concerns that the animal was cold.Another park visitor, Karen Richardson, witnessed the incident.“They were demanding to speak with a ranger ... Yellowstone officials made several attempts to reunite the calf with the herd, to no avail ... WN.com, Jim Berrie ....

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Rare bronze artifacts, part of a large ancient marine cargo of a merchant ship that sank during the Late Roman period 1,600 years ago are seen during a presentation of the Israel Antiquities Authority in Caesarea, Israel, Monday, May 16, 2016.

[VIDEO]: Ancient Roman Treasure Trove Discovered Off Coast Of Caesarea

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The Israeli Antiquities Authority is hailing the discovery of a treasure trove of ancient artifacts from a merchant ship that sunk off the coast of Caesarea about 1,600 years ago during the Roman period, The Jerusalem Post reported Monday. The Antiquities Authority called the discovery the biggest treasure uncovered in at least 30 years ... ....

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Donald Trump warning over UK relationship

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US presidential hopeful Donald Trump has warned he may not have a "very good relationship" with David Cameron ... ....

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CIA Agent Admits Role In Nelson Mandela's Imprisonment

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Less than a month before his death, a former CIA agent revealed the role he played in the imprisonment of Nelson Mandela. Donald Rickard, who worked as a diplomat with the U.S. Department of State, disclosed the role he played in convicting the “Black Pimpernel” in a film entitled “Mandela’s Gun,” which will be screened at the Cannes Film Festival ... “Natal was a cauldron at the time and Mandela would have welcomed a war,” Rickard said ... ....

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Volunteers Spruce Up City Hall Complex (City of Fair Oaks Ranch, TX)

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(Source ... May 16, 2016 ... On Saturday, volunteers including Roy Elizondo, MaryAnne and Jim Havard, Debra Grandjean, Al McDavid, Sergio Hernandez, Jim McConnell, Robin and Jerry Gardner, Brett Grandjean, and Garry and Dedie Manitzas spruced up the City Hall complex ... Photo......

Man pleads not guilty to disposing stolen m-cycle

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Kota Kinabalu. A 26-year-old man was on Wednesday charged in the Magistrate's Court here with disposing a stolen motorcycle. Dedy Irwan Lazaari, who appeared before Magistrate Cindy Mc Juce Balitus, is accused of disposing the stolen machine belonging to one Md Sahwandy Masrin at 12.05am on April 23 at a house in Kg Suangon, Papar ... ....

‘Humiliated’ Mom Says She Was Kicked Off Of A Plane Because Of Her Son’s Oxygen Tank

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A Las Vegas woman says she was kicked off of a Frontier Airlines flight because of her son’s oxygen tank, KSNV (Las Vegas) is reporting. Yamile Quintero says her seven-month-old son, Roman, was born prematurely and has a heart murmur. For these reasons, he requires a portable oxygen tank. A local mother claims she was kicked off a plane because of her son’s oxygen tank ... [Image via Shutterstock/Dedi Grigoroiu]....

Weber State's Jeff Smith receives posthumous coaching award from Big Sky

Edit The Salt Lake Tribune 22 Apr 2016

Ogden • Weber State's Jeff Smith has been named the Women's Golf Coach of the Year in the Big Sky Conference, two months after his death due to leukemia. The posthumous award was announced Friday following a unanimous vote of the conference's coaches, the Big Sky announced ... The award "reflects the sentiment of all who knew 'Smitty' and is a fitting tribute to a man who dedi... ....

Raahgiri to prescribe healthy living

Edit The Times of India 02 Apr 2016

Bhubaneswar. The 12th edition of Raahgiri on April 3 will have World Health Day as its theme ... The most useful suggestions will be put up on social media ... He said Dedi Luku, a character representing tree man in Kui language, will also be created by a volunteer and the person concerned will tour the entire Raahgiri venue along the Janpath to create awareness on green cover and also on cycling and non-motorized transport. ....

Coming Raahgiri to disseminate messages on health, environment

Edit The Times of India 31 Mar 2016

BHUBANESWARr. The 12th edition of Raahgiri, meant for promotion of non-motorised transport, on April 3 will have a theme of World Health Day that falls on April 7 ... He said 'Dedi Luku' a character representing 'tree man' in Kui language will also be created by a volunteer and the person tour the entire Raahgiri venue along the Janpath to create awareness both on green cover and also on cycling and non-motorized transport. ....

Tasting Meal

Edit The Jerusalem Post 28 Mar 2016

By Shlomi Moscowitz Directed by Dedi Baron Cameri, March 23 ... ....

Monologue about Tan Malaka performed under police guard

Edit Jakarta Post 26 Mar 2016

Entitled Saya Rusa Berbulu Merah (I Am A Red-furred Fox), the performance was held twice, at 4 p.m ... Comr ... Dedi Subu from the West Java FPI said on Wednesday that the group opposed the monologue because it spread communist teachings, and as communism had been banned by law, such an event had to be canceled. Despite having protested against the show, Dedi admitted that he had not read the script provided by the organizers....

Islands in focus: Padang floods losses may reach Rp 25 billion

Edit Jakarta Post 24 Mar 2016

“Two bridges have been damaged, the foundations of three bridges have been eroded and at least 16 hectares of rice fields have also been affected,” Padang BPBD head Dedi Henidal said....

Floods force thousands to flee

Edit Jakarta Post 23 Mar 2016

In Padang, West Sumatra, Padang Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) head Dedi Henidal said 30 percent of the city had been flooded, with Koto Tangah, the biggest district in the city, being the worst-hit area ... “We have set up posts to accommodate the evacuees. We are also preparing logistic supplies and providing health services for them,” Dedi said ... “Some senior high schools cancelled their final exams because of the floods,” he said....

Show about Tan Malaka canceled in Bandung under pressure from hardline group

Edit Jakarta Post 23 Mar 2016

The cancelation, just two hours before the show started, was related to pressure and threats from from the Islam Defenders Front (FPI), said IFI Bandung cultural program coordinator Ricky Arnold ... Prove it ... Dedi Subu from the West Java FPI said the group opposed the monolog because he claimed it spread communist teachings ... Despite having protested against the show, Dedi admitted that he had not read the script provided by the organizers....

KCIC given green light to begin railway construction

Edit Jakarta Post 21 Mar 2016

The Indonesia-China joint venture company PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) is gearing up to start developing the country’s first high-speed railway as the Transportation Ministry issued the construction permit for the project on Friday ... Previously, Purwakarta regent Dedi Mulyadi offered 1,200 hectares of land for the rolling stock plant to be built in Sukatani or Bungursari ... Tweet ....

Representatives of 31 US companies to visit East Java

Edit Antara News 19 Mar 2016

Some 70 businessmen from East Java will hold business-to-business talks with their US counterparts when they visit the province, Deputy Chairman of the East Java Chapter of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Dedy Suhajadi said here Saturday ... They will also hold talks with Pacitan, Tulungagung and Trenggalek ... (*). Editor....

'Dedi' is featured as a movie character in the following productions:

Setannya kok masih ada (2011)

Lora (2007)

Dakot Shel Tehila (2001)

David Macaulay: Pyramid (1988)

Gikor (1982)

Badai di awal bahagia (1981)

Laos kai Kolonaki (1959)

Gikor (1934)

Dedi Filmography