The Egyptian Book of the Dead
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- Synopsis
- A unique collection of funerary texts from a wide variety of sources, dating from the 15th to the 4th century BC. Consisting of spells, prayers and incantations, each section contains the words of power to overcome obstacles in the afterlife. The papyruses were often left in sarcophagi for the dead to use as passports on their journey from burial, and were full of advice about the ferrymen, gods and kings they would meet on the way. Offering valuable insights into ancient Egypt, The Book of the Dead has also inspired fascination with the occult and the afterlife in recent years.
- Copyright:
- 2008
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 982 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780140455502
- Publisher:
- Penguin Books
- Date of Addition:
- 01/22/21
- Copyrighted By:
- John Romer
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies
- Reading Age:
- 18 and up
- Submitted By:
- Worth Trust
- Proofread By:
- Worth Trust
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Introduction by:
- John Romer
- Translator:
- Wallace Budge
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