Ancient Egypt's the Nine Bows in Sabaton's Cycle of Songs . Drawing the bow and “defeating” the nine is partly a reference to the classic warrior hero aspect of ancient Egyptian kings. Like many ancient Near Eastern rulers, one of their primary roles is a protector and a victorious warrior. But within the classical language of ancient Egyptian rulers, you'll often find a reference to the “Pesedjet,” which are the nine bows. These are the traditional enemies of Egypt. They don't have an exact def