Ba
In ancient Egypt, the Ba was one of the five parts of the soul, and represented the "personality" of a human. The Ba was believed, by the Egyptians, to be an aspect of each individual that would continue living after their death; also, it is sometimes portrayed as a human-headed bird flying out of the deceased individuals' tomb to reunite with their Ka (or "vital spark") in the afterlife.
When the Hidden One Bayek of Siwa traveled to the afterlife, during the Curse of the Pharaohs, he often encountered the Bas of spirits, head of a women on vulture bodies. The Ba of Nefertari was at the tomb of Ramesses II, where she asked Bayek to help him find the peace he deserves.[1] In order to do so Ramesses, Bayek needed to free various Bas of prisoners of war captured by Ramesses in his lifetime at the Siege of Dapur.[2]
Trivia
- The Ba being portrayed as a human-headed bird fits with the numerous avian themes present in the Assassin's Creed franchise.
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins - The Curse of the Pharaohs - The King of Kings
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins - The Curse of the Pharaohs - A Pharaoh's Hemset