112), in which the spirit of the deity was supposed at all times to dwell, and which, on ceremonial occasions, contained his image.

The sacred barks were built after the model of the Bari, or boat, in which the sun performed his daily course.

The shrine was placed amidship of the boat, and covered with a veil, or curtain, to conceal its contents from all spectators.

The crew were also represented, each god being at his post of duty, the pilot at the helm, the look-out at the prow, the king upon his knees before the door of the shrine.

We have not as yet discovered any of the statues employed in the ceremonial, but we know what they were like, what part they played, and of what materials they were made.