The Egyptian book of the dead
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Published
London : Penguin, 2008.
Format
Book
Edition
[New ed.].
ISBN
9780140455502, 0140455507
Physical Desc
ccxliv, 698 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pawtucket - Adult Non-Fiction | BL 2430 C63 2008 | On Shelf |
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Published
London : Penguin, 2008.
Edition
[New ed.].
Language
English
ISBN
9780140455502, 0140455507
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages xliii-xlvi) and index.
Description
The Book of the Dead is a unique collection of funerary texts from a wide variety of sources, dating from the fifteenth to the fourth century BC. Consisting of spells, prayers and incantations, each section contains the words of power to overcome obstacles in the afterlife. The papyruses were often left in sarcophagi for the dead to use as passports on their journey from burial, and were full of advice about the ferrymen, gods and kings they would meet on the way. Offering valuable insights into ancient Egypt, The Book of the Dead has long inspired fascination with the occult and the afterlife.
Language
Translated from the Egyptian.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Romer, J., & Budge, E. A. W. S. (2008). The Egyptian book of the dead ([New ed.].). Penguin.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Romer, John and E. A. Wallis Sir Budge. 2008. The Egyptian Book of the Dead. Penguin.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Romer, John and E. A. Wallis Sir Budge. The Egyptian Book of the Dead Penguin, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Romer, John., and E. A. Wallis Sir Budge. The Egyptian Book of the Dead [New ed.]., Penguin, 2008.
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