* The ba is a human-headed bird that represents a person's soul.
* It is associated with the living person and is believed to leave the body during sleep or trance.
* The ba is often depicted in art as a bird flying over the body of the deceased.
Ka
* The ka is a double or spirit that is associated with the physical body.
* It is believed to be created at the same time as the body and to remain with the body after death.
* The ka is often depicted in art as a person with a raised arm.
Differences between Ba and Ka
* The ba is associated with the living person, while the ka is associated with the physical body.
* The ba can leave the body during sleep or trance, while the ka remains with the body at all times.
* The ba is often depicted as a bird, while the ka is often depicted as a person.