The Egyptian Book of the Dead: Wisdom of the Ancient Papyrus of Ani

This luxurious hardback edition presents the classic ancient text,The Egyptian Book of the Dead, featuring gold gilded page edges and patterned endpapers.

Mysterious, powerful and moving,The Egyptian Book of the Deadis an ancient collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld. Written as part of funeral rites to ensure eternal life, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture.

This striking gift edition includes the classic 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. Featuringgold cover embossing,gilded page edges,ivory paper, andpatterned endpapers, it makes a wonderful collectible for any enthusiast.

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