The Egyptian Book of the Dead by Ea Wallis Budge
A deluxe gift edition of The Egyptian Book of the Dead, beautifully presented with delicate gold embossing and gilded page edges.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.
This compact gilded hardback edition makes a wonderful gift.
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| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781398809628 |
| ISBN 10 | 1398809624 |
| Title | The Egyptian Book of the Dead |
| Author | Ea Wallis Budge |
| Series | Arcturus Ornate Classics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Sirius Entertainment |
| Year published | 2021-11-20 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |