Egyptologica: Literature: Book of the Dead
Discover the essential literature on ancient Egyptian afterlife beliefs with Egyptologica's curated Book of the Dead list. Featuring classic works like The Egyptian Book of the Dead and Sir E.A. Wallis Budge's authoritative translations, this collection is a must-read for history enthusiasts and scholars exploring funerary texts, spells, and Egyptian mythology.
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The Book of the Dead
by Sir Ernest Alfred Wallis Budge
Sheds light upon ancient Egyptian burial customs and beliefs pertaining to life after death
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The Egyptian Book of the Dead
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For millennia, the culture and philosophy of the ancient Egyptians have fascinated artists, historians, and spiritual seekers throughout the world. Now, with this deluxe edition, the legendary 3,500-year-old Papyrus of Anithe most beautiful of the ornately illustrated Egyptian funerary scrolls ever discoveredhas been restored in its original sequences of text and artwork, using the latest advances in computer-imaging technology. Four exquisitely illustrated gatefold spreads and an acclaimed translation by two noted Egyptologists showcase the Papyrus's elaborately bordered images and convey its intended sense of motion and meaning in a way that other books on the subject cannot begin to match. For both lay readers and scholars interested in a wide range of topicsfrom mysticism and philosophy to anthropology and astronomythis sumptuous and accessible new volume will be an essential acquisition.
