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The Book of the Dead

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Verlag: Aroha

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"The Book of the Dead," also known as the ''Book for Going forth into the Day,"" is a collection of ancient Egyptian funerary texts that provides instructions and prayers to guide the soul of the deceased through the journey of the afterlife and ensure its transformation into a divine being. Composed of a series of chapters or incantations, the book describes the rituals and ceremonies necessary to ensure the individual's survival in the afterlife and eventual union with the gods.
The texts of the Book of the Dead include magical formulas to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld, as well as invocations to obtain the help of the gods in the final judgment, where the life of the deceased will be evaluated and his or her eternal destiny determined. In addition, the book contains pictorial representations of scenes from the afterlife and the judgment of Osiris, the god of the afterlife.
In short, the Book of the Dead is a spiritual and ritual guide that offers solace and guidance to the deceased on their journey into the afterlife, as well as a fascinating insight into ancient Egyptian religious beliefs and practices surrounding death and the afterlife."
Verfügbar seit: 12.02.2025.
Drucklänge: 224 Seiten.

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