The Egyptian Book of the Dead

Ancient Egyptians believed the afterlife was a journey to paradise. They wrote spells and magic formulas on papyrus to protect and aid the deceased in the underworld. These texts developed into the Book of the Dead, which contains 192 spells to give the dead mystical knowledge, offer incantations, and protect them from hostile forces. The ancient Egyptians believed that a person was made up of different elements, and they were afraid that these elements would disperse when they died.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2022
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd

The ancient Egyptians envisioned the afterlife as a treacherous journey to paradise, requiring assistance along the way. They believed that spells and magic formulas written on papyrus were placed in coffins and burial chambers to protect and aid the deceased in the underworld, known as duat. These funerary texts evolved over centuries into individualized collections known as the Book of the Dead. One of the most well-known versions is the "Papyrus of Ani," which contains 192 spells. The spells aim to grant the dead mystical knowledge, offer incantations to preserve different parts of the deceased, and protect them from hostile forces. Some of the spells focus on controlling one's body after death, as the ancient Egyptians believed that a person was composed of various elements: body, spirit, name, heart, and all embodiments. They feared that these elements would disperse upon death. Presented in a high-quality Chinese-bound format with accompanying illustrations, the Egyptian Book of the Dead serves as an invaluable resource for those interested in exploring Ancient Egyptian concepts of death and the path to the afterlife.

Weight: 1214g
Dimension: 197 x 266 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838861957