Book of the Dead and other Egyptian Papyri and Tablets
| Author | : Various |
| Publisher | : Lulu.com |
| Total Pages | : 292 |
| Release | : 2016-04-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781365050749 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1365050742 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (742 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Book of the Dead and other Egyptian Papyri and Tablets by : Various
Download or read book Book of the Dead and other Egyptian Papyri and Tablets written by Various and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
