Keywords
Paanchi, Giddianhi, Egyptian onomastic element, Mormon
Abstract
This brief article explores Paanchi and Giddianhi as names evidencing the Egyptian onomastic element –anchi/anhi/ʿnḫ(i) and the potential literary significance of these two names in the context of Mormon’s narrative detailing the formation of the oath-bound secret combinations sworn with oath-formulae upon one’s “life” (cf. Egyptian ʿnḫ, “life”; “live”; “swear an oath [by one’s life]”). It also explores the implications for Mormon’s telling of Nephite history during his own time.
Recommended Citation
Bowen, Matthew L.
(2018)
"“Swearing by Their Everlasting Maker”: Some Notes on Paanchi and Giddianhi,"
Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship: Vol. 28, Article 12.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/interpreter/vol28/iss1/12
