Given below are some interesting combinations of words. Explain why they have been used together.
(i) ghostly dust devils
(ii) desert sky
(iii) stunning artefacts
(iv) funerary treasures
(v) scientific detachment
(vi) dark-bellied clouds
(vii) casket grey
(viii) eternal brilliance
(ix) ritual resins
(x) virtual body
Class 11; Lesson: Discovering Tut: the Saga Continues
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(i) Ghostly dust devils- it points out to the devilish or frightful movement of the dusty winds. It reflects the anger of the winds for disturbing the king from his resting place.
(ii) Desert sky- it refers to the dusty sky of the desert. The barren sky spread over the vast desert region portrays a sad and dry picture.
(iii) Stunning artefacts- items found in the tomb were extremely beautiful. Usage of both the words together explains the ‘eternal brilliance’ of the objects.
(iv) Funerary treasures- reference is to the fact that king was buried with numerous things which were no less than treasures as most of the items were made of pure gold.
(v) Scientific detachment- it refers to an indifference towards science.
(vi) Dark-bellied clouds- it refers to the dark clouds containing rain.
(vii) Casket grey- the words point out to the stars being covered by the ‘dark-bellied clouds’, the way jewels are kept in a casket (a jewel box).
(viii) Eternal brilliance- eternal refers to something that is timeless. Thus, eternal brilliance refers to timeless lustre and shine of the jewels and valuables of the king.
(ix) Ritual resins- resins are used as a customary duty in the process of burying a body.
(x) Virtual body- a body created through electronic images or CT scan. It resembles a real body and provides a very clear view.
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(a) ghostly dust devils :As King Tut's body was taken from his resting place a strong wind blew that threw away a lot of dust. .The dead is always associated with ghost. The noisy dusty wind was giving the impression of devils getting angry by being disturbed.
(b) desert sky : The sky, which was cloudless, an absolutely clear sky.
(c) stunning artefacts: Very precious and valuable artefacts that by its looks can leave people speechless.
(d) funerary treasures : The valuable and precious things which were buried along with King Tut's body.
(e) scientific detachment : To find the truth, Carter had to chisel away the solidified matter beneath the limbs to raise the remains of King Tut. The emotions did not play any role.
(f) dark bellied clouds : The huge dark clouds probably containing a lot of rains.
(g) casket grey Grey :colour is associated with grief. Casket carries the dead bodies. Death brings grief.
(h) eternal brilliance : The shine that is everlasting. Even the passage of time could not affect their brilliance.
(i) ritual resins : Resins are dry fruits. But in ancient Egypt, they were used to cover the chest of the dead body before burial, which was a part of the rituals.
(j) virtual body : A body, that may not really exist but impresses its presence in the mind.