The Egyptian Book of the Dead Deluxe SlipCase Edition by Arcturus Publishing
Brand: Arcturus Editions
Product Description
Deliver me from the Watchers who bear slaughtering knives and who have cruel fingers. The Egyptian Book of the Dead is an ancient collection of spells prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld ultimately ensuring eternal life. Written as part of funeral rites 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. show more
Condition : New
Author : Arcturus Publishing
Weight : 891.11
Publisher : Arcturus Editions
Language : English
EAN : 9781789505672
ISBN10 : 1789505674
Format : Hardback
Date of Publication : 20210401
Place of Publication : London United Kingdom
Pagination : NA
Dimensions : 163 X 246 X 28mm