Journey Through the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Book of the

Journey Through the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead
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The Book of the Dead is not a single text but a compilation of spells that the ancient Egyptians believed would assist them in the afterlife as they made their perilous journey toward the realm of the gods and the ultimate state of eternity. No two copies are identical. The spells are often accompanied by colored vignettes, which graphically show the imagined landscape of the Netherworld, the gods and demons whom the deceased will meet, and the critical â€œweighing of the heartâ€â€•the judgment that will determine whether the traveler will be admitted into the afterlife or condemned to destruction by the monstrous â€œDevourer.â€ With contributions from leading scholars and detailed catalog entries that interpret the spells and painted scenes, this fascinating and important book affords a greater understanding of ancient Egyptian belief systems and poignantly reveals the hopes and fears of mortal man about the â€œworldâ€ beyond death. The whole is beautifully illustrated with specially commissioned photographs of these exceptional papyri and an array of contextual funerary objectsâ€•painted coffins, gilded masks, amulets, jewelry, tomb figurines, and mummy trappings.
Country USA
Brand Harvard University Press
Manufacturer Harvard University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 240 color illustrations
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780674072398
ReleaseDate 2013-05-13

Country	USA
Brand	Harvard University Press
Manufacturer	Harvard University Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	240 color illustrations
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780674072398
ReleaseDate	2013-05-13

Journey Through the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead

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