Book of the Dead and other Egyptian Papyri and Tablets (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781365050749)

The main text of this volume outlines the funerary rights of the ancient Egyptians. The funeral process for this ancient empire was long and drawn out but allowed for the soul, or Ka, to make its way to the land of the dead and back again to one day be resurrected. Also included are tablets that outline letters from various officials of missions and conquests of the Egyptians as well as stories of their gods and hymns and litanies outlining their religious beliefs.

Author: Various
ISBN-10: 1365050742
ISBN-13: 9781365050749
Publisher: Lulu.com
Language: English
Published: 04/15/2016
Pages: 292
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d