The Egyptian Book of The Dead
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Deliver me from the Watchers who bear slaughtering knives, and who have cruel fingers. This paperback edition presents The Egyptian Book of the Dead, an ancient collection of spells, prayers and inca...
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Deliver me from the Watchers who bear slaughtering knives, and who have cruel fingers. This paperback edition presents The Egyptian Book of the Dead, an ancient collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld. Written as part of funeral rites to ensure eternal life, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture. The 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.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.
Detaljer
Forlag
Arcturus Publishing Ltd
ISBN
9781398842038
Sprog
Engelsk
Sider
208
Udgivelsesdato
01-06-2024
Format
Paperback
Varenr.
3236871
EAN nr.
9781398842038
Varegruppe
Engelsk non fiction div.
Højde/Dybde (mm)
17
Bredde (mm)
130
Længde (mm)
198
Vægt (g)
160