The Egyptian Book of the Dead (Penguin Classics) (Paperback)
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all these other countries) Usually dispatched within 48 hours | |Short Description for The Egyptian Book of the Dead A collection of funerary texts from a variety of sources, dating from the fifteenth to the fourth century BC. It consists of spells, prayers and incantations, and contains the words of power to overcome obstacles in the afterlife. It offers insights into ancient Egypt.
Full description- Publisher: PENGUIN CLASSICS
- Published: 25 November 2008
- Format: Paperback 992 pages
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- Categories: Ancient History: To C 500 CE | Egyptian Archaeology / Egyptology | Philosophy Of Religion | History Of Religion | Ancient Egyptian Religion & Mythology
- ISBN 13: 9780140455502 ISBN 10: 0140455507
- Sales rank: 25,883
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Full description for The Egyptian Book of the Dead
"The Book of the Dead" is a unique collection of funerary texts from a wide variety of sources, dating from the fifteenth to the fourth 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.
