Egyptian Book Of The Dead by Unknown
The Book of Going Forth by Day
The text in question is an ancient Egyptian funerary text consisting of spells, prayers, and incantations intended to guide the deceased through the afterlife. It contains detailed instructions for the soul's journey past various obstacles, with the ultimate goal of reaching the afterlife and achieving eternal life. The spells are designed to protect the soul from evil forces, ensure the continuation of life after death, and maintain harmony with the gods. This collection of texts highlights the Egyptians' beliefs about the importance of the afterlife and the complex rituals associated with death and burial practices.
The 11636th greatest book of all time
- Published
- -1550
- Nationality
- Egyptian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Egyptian (hieroglyphic)
- Alternate Titles
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- Book of Coming Forth by Day
- Book of Emerging Forth into the Light
- Book of Going Forth by Day
- The Book of the Dead
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- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)