The Book of the Dead
'The Book of the Dead' Summary
The Book of the Dead was typically placed in the coffin or burial chamber of the deceased, and it was believed that the spells and prayers would help them to overcome the obstacles they would face on their journey. The book also contains instructions on how to answer the questions that the deceased would be asked by the gods of the underworld.
The Book of the Dead is a fascinating glimpse into the ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. It is also a valuable source of information about Egyptian culture and mythology.
Here are some of the topics covered in The Book of the Dead:
- The Weighing of the Heart: In this important ceremony, the heart of the deceased is weighed against the feather of Maat, the goddess of truth and justice. If the heart weighs more than the feather, the deceased is devoured by a monster. If the heart weighs the same as the feather, the deceased is allowed to enter the afterlife.
- The Judgment of Osiris: After the Weighing of the Heart, the deceased appears before Osiris, the god of the underworld. Osiris judges the deceased based on their deeds in life. If the deceased is found to be worthy, they are allowed to enter the afterlife. If they are found to be unworthy, they are punished.
- The Fields of Yaru: The Fields of Yaru are the Egyptian paradise. They are a beautiful and fertile land where the deceased can enjoy eternal life.
The Book of the Dead is a complex and fascinating text. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Egypt, the afterlife, or comparative religion.
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E.A. Wallis Budge
United Kingdom
Sir Ernest Alfred Thompson Wallis Budge was an English Egyptologist, Orientalist, and philologist who worked for the British Museum and published numerous works on the ancient Near East. He made numer...
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