The active pose of the Butcher may signify both
A) equality with the pharaoh and being a member of the royal family.
B) ability to perform a task for eternity and low social standing.
C) high social standing and great intellectual capacity.
D) high status among laborers and a relationship to the gods.

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The active pose of the Butcher, in which he is shown holding a knife in one hand and a hook in the other, signifies his ability to perform his task for eternity. This suggests a low social standing, as he is seen as a laborer rather than a member of the elite. However, it does not necessarily indicate a lack of status, as skilled laborers were often respected in ancient Egyptian society. There is no indication of a relationship to the gods or great intellectual capacity. Equality with the pharaoh and membership in the royal family would be indicated by other symbols or imagery.

The Active Pose of the Butcher May Signify Both