The Egyptian Book of the Dead (hardcover book)

Description: Egyptian Book of the Dead The Egyptian Book of the Dead is beautifully presented with delicate gold embossing and gilded page edges. This ancient funerary text contains a collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld. Written to ensure eternal life, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture. This beautifully illustrated edition contains images from the exquisite Papyrus of Ani, an ancient Egyptian scroll narrating the journey of Theban scribe Ani through the underworld. Its accompanying hieroglyphic text has been translated by acclaimed Egyptologist E.A Wallis Budge, and includes spells addressed to ferryman, gods and kings to aid Ani on his way to the afterlife. This compact gilded hardback edition makes a wonderful gift. Format: Hardcover Page Count: 208 pages Check out other multicultural & diversity celebrating resources for curious learners (Learning Made Fun With Maestra Casiano Online Store & Learning Hub)

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Book Title: Egyptian Book of the Dead

Item Length: 6 in

Publisher: unknown

Intended Audience: Adults

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Item Height: 8 in

Author: Egyptians

Features: hardcover

Genre: Spirituality

Topic: Afterlife, Art, Egypt, Egyptian gods, Egyptians, history, religion

Item Width: 1 in

Item Weight: 15 oz

Number of Pages: 208