Description: Brand-new and unread. ISBN 9781398803695. Hardcover, no dust jacket as issued. Published 2024 by Arcturus Publishing Limited, London. 208 pages. This deluxe gift edition presents The Egyptian Book of the Dead, 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 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.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.
Price: 11.99 USD
Location: Halethorpe, Maryland
End Time: 2024-10-24T02:39:57.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Language: Egyptian
Format: Hardcover
Features: Illustrated
Book Title: The Egyptian Book Of The Dead
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Inscribed: No
Vintage: No
Publication Year: 2024
Author: E.A. Wallis Budge
Topic: Illustration, Egyptology
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
