The egyptian book of dead

E. A. Wallis Budge This ancient funerary text contains a collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld. Written to ensure eternal life, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture.This beautifully illustrated edition contains images from the exquisite Papyrus of Ani, an ancient Egyptian scroll narrating the journey of Theban scribe Ani through the underworld. Its accompanying 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. Este antiguo texto funerario contiene una colección de hechizos, oraciones y encantamientos diseñados para guiar a los difuntos a través de los peligros del inframundo. Escritos para garantizar la vida eterna, estos pergaminos a menudo se dejaban en el sarcófago del difunto y ahora ofrecen una