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Is "kiss my staff" a common phrase to express one's authority? Or is it a sarcastic phrase that has the same meaning as "kiss my ass"?

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Rebecca

Good guess! It could be a reference to the sarcastic expression "kiss my ass," or it could be just a haughty phrase uttered by the speaker to show that a Pharaoh deserves respect and admiration. Historically in some cultures, kissing the clothing or important possessions (weapons, jewelry, etc.) of a ruler is seen as swearing one's devotion or loyalty.

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