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On behalf of the Krewe of Anubis, Mr. Wayne Wheeler had the pleasure of welcoming POS’ 540 guests aboard the Ship Anubis to celebrate
“The Pharaohs of Egypt” while traveling along the Nile River. POS’ Mardi Gras Krewe is named for the Egyptian god Anubis, who was
worshipped throughout Egypt as the great gate-keeper, the conductor of souls. The Egyptians believed that Anubis led the dead to their
judgment and monitored the Scales of Truth in order to protect the dead from their second death in the underworld.
The ancient Nile, steeped with the mysteries of the ancient civilizations, is the guardian of the secrets of our existence as a race. Egypt, the
first great African civilization, was developed in the northern Nile Valley. It was strategically located along the route between the
Mediterranean Basin, and India and China and between Asia and Africa. Its location made it an important hub of international trade. The
great Pyramids at Giza, the Sphinx and Valley Temple are present day vestiges of the magnificence of the architectural wonders of the Nile.
A fond welcome was also given by their royal highnesses, King POS I, Darrel K. Sims, and Queen POS I, Melissa Fields for this wonderful,
magical journey along the ancient Nile River!
“The Pharaohs of Egypt” while traveling along the Nile River. POS’ Mardi Gras Krewe is named for the Egyptian god Anubis, who was
worshipped throughout Egypt as the great gate-keeper, the conductor of souls. The Egyptians believed that Anubis led the dead to their
judgment and monitored the Scales of Truth in order to protect the dead from their second death in the underworld.
The ancient Nile, steeped with the mysteries of the ancient civilizations, is the guardian of the secrets of our existence as a race. Egypt, the
first great African civilization, was developed in the northern Nile Valley. It was strategically located along the route between the
Mediterranean Basin, and India and China and between Asia and Africa. Its location made it an important hub of international trade. The
great Pyramids at Giza, the Sphinx and Valley Temple are present day vestiges of the magnificence of the architectural wonders of the Nile.
A fond welcome was also given by their royal highnesses, King POS I, Darrel K. Sims, and Queen POS I, Melissa Fields for this wonderful,
magical journey along the ancient Nile River!
| PEOPLE OF SUBSTANCE PRESENTS THE KREWE OF ANUBIS' |
| MARDI GRAS BALL 2002: The Pharaohs of Egypt |
This was a very magical night, and POS’ own royalty King POS I and Queen POS I endowed Rayceen Pendaravis with
special powers to bring before the guests the kings, queens, and deity who ruled Egypt at the peak of its power. As
the Krewe of Anubis traveled along the ancient Nile, Rayceen introduced the rulers of the Nile – the mysterious and
powerful figures of a lost civilization.
special powers to bring before the guests the kings, queens, and deity who ruled Egypt at the peak of its power. As
the Krewe of Anubis traveled along the ancient Nile, Rayceen introduced the rulers of the Nile – the mysterious and
powerful figures of a lost civilization.
The second stop was Aniba (a-nee-ba), where we
encounter Isis, the queen of gods. Isis is perhaps
the most important goddess in all Egyptian
Mythology. Known as a great sorcerer, she would
cast magical spells and charms to ban the wicked
and calm the souls of the restless. She was
universally worshiped because of her power. The
lady representing Isis was Ms. Leslie Mc
Laughlin.
encounter Isis, the queen of gods. Isis is perhaps
the most important goddess in all Egyptian
Mythology. Known as a great sorcerer, she would
cast magical spells and charms to ban the wicked
and calm the souls of the restless. She was
universally worshiped because of her power. The
lady representing Isis was Ms. Leslie Mc
Laughlin.
The third stop was Philae (fee-
lay), which is centrally located on
the Nile River. Here, we meet
Hapi (Happy), god of the Nile
River. Known for bringing
abundance and prosperity, Hapi
was worshipped in time of drought
and famine. The Egyptians sought
Hapi’s favors during droughts and
famine. They prayed for drinking
water and healthy crops. Mr.
Cornelius Hudson represented the
Egyptian god Hapi.
lay), which is centrally located on
the Nile River. Here, we meet
Hapi (Happy), god of the Nile
River. Known for bringing
abundance and prosperity, Hapi
was worshipped in time of drought
and famine. The Egyptians sought
Hapi’s favors during droughts and
famine. They prayed for drinking
water and healthy crops. Mr.
Cornelius Hudson represented the
Egyptian god Hapi.
The first stop was the city of Amara (a-ma-ra) where
the Krewe visited Geb, the god of the earth. Geb is
known for the strength he possesses to imprison the
souls of the wicked in order to prevent them from
ascending to heaven. Representing Geb, the god of
earth was Mr. Gregory Harding.
the Krewe visited Geb, the god of the earth. Geb is
known for the strength he possesses to imprison the
souls of the wicked in order to prevent them from
ascending to heaven. Representing Geb, the god of
earth was Mr. Gregory Harding.
The third stop was Philae (fee-lay), which is
centrally located on the Nile River. Here, we
meet Hapi (Happy), god of the Nile River.
Known for bringing abundance and prosperity,
Hapi was worshipped in time of drought and
famine. The Egyptians sought Hapi’s favors
during droughts and famine. They prayed for
drinking water and healthy crops. Mr.
Cornelius Hudson represented the Egyptian
god Hapi.
centrally located on the Nile River. Here, we
meet Hapi (Happy), god of the Nile River.
Known for bringing abundance and prosperity,
Hapi was worshipped in time of drought and
famine. The Egyptians sought Hapi’s favors
during droughts and famine. They prayed for
drinking water and healthy crops. Mr.
Cornelius Hudson represented the Egyptian
god Hapi.
Our journey now took the Krewe to the land of
Esna (as-na) where a visit to Egypt would not
be complete without giving tribute to one of Rome’
s greatest generals, the emperor Julius Caesar. It
was Caesar’s acumen as a strategist and military
general that destroyed the Egyptian Dynasty and
enlarged the Roman Empire. Julius Caesar was
portrayed by Mr. Timothy G. Aramburo.
Esna (as-na) where a visit to Egypt would not
be complete without giving tribute to one of Rome’
s greatest generals, the emperor Julius Caesar. It
was Caesar’s acumen as a strategist and military
general that destroyed the Egyptian Dynasty and
enlarged the Roman Empire. Julius Caesar was
portrayed by Mr. Timothy G. Aramburo.
Sailing further down river, we
come to Naqada (na-qua-da). It
was here we found Sobek (so-bic),
the Guard of the Gods. Sobbek was
believed to link together the four
elemental gods Ra, the god of the
sun and fire, Shu the god of wind
and air, and Osiris the great god of
water. Representing Sobek was
Mr. Kendall Gross.
come to Naqada (na-qua-da). It
was here we found Sobek (so-bic),
the Guard of the Gods. Sobbek was
believed to link together the four
elemental gods Ra, the god of the
sun and fire, Shu the god of wind
and air, and Osiris the great god of
water. Representing Sobek was
Mr. Kendall Gross.
| The entertainment was provided by Michelle Gibson & Dance Troupe with a musical selection by Fred Christian. |
Working our way
toward the Delta, we
met Thoth, the god of
wisdom. In the city of
Thebes (Ty-bis)
where Thoth was
worshiped as the lord
of the universe, Thoth
was said to be
self-created at the
beginning of time. His
wisdom was eternal.
Thoth was
represented by Mr.
Donald Woodruff.
toward the Delta, we
met Thoth, the god of
wisdom. In the city of
Thebes (Ty-bis)
where Thoth was
worshiped as the lord
of the universe, Thoth
was said to be
self-created at the
beginning of time. His
wisdom was eternal.
Thoth was
represented by Mr.
Donald Woodruff.
The following stop along the Nile
was Giza (ga-za), which is
located in Lower Egypt. Here is
where we find Ammit (a-mite), the
Devourer. During the judging of the
heart, if a person was more wicked
than good, Anubis gave their hearts
to Ammit to be destroyed. The
great god Ammit was represented
by Mr. Marvin Brown.
was Giza (ga-za), which is
located in Lower Egypt. Here is
where we find Ammit (a-mite), the
Devourer. During the judging of the
heart, if a person was more wicked
than good, Anubis gave their hearts
to Ammit to be destroyed. The
great god Ammit was represented
by Mr. Marvin Brown.
Sailing further down river, we come to
Naqada (na-qua-da). It was here we
found Sobek (so-bic), the Guard of the
Gods. Sobbek was believed to link
together the four elemental gods Ra,
the god of the sun and fire, Shu the god
of wind and air, and Osiris the great
god of water. Representing Sobek was
Mr. Kendall Gross.
Naqada (na-qua-da). It was here we
found Sobek (so-bic), the Guard of the
Gods. Sobbek was believed to link
together the four elemental gods Ra,
the god of the sun and fire, Shu the god
of wind and air, and Osiris the great
god of water. Representing Sobek was
Mr. Kendall Gross.
The following stop along the Nile
was Giza (ga-za), which is located
in Lower Egypt. Here is where we
find Ammit (a-mite), the Devoure
was Giza (ga-za), which is located
in Lower Egypt. Here is where we
find Ammit (a-mite), the Devoure
Photo session with the kings, queens, and deity who ruled Egypt.
The celebration and merriment commenced.
Behind the scenes, prep work for POS' Second Annual Mardi Gras Ball.
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