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The Pyramid Texts

The Pyramid Texts

Budge, E. A. Wallis

Hardcover

Metaphysical GeneralAncient EgyptFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1161526234
ISBN13: 9781161526233
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 22
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Pyramid Texts is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge, which is a collection of ancient Egyptian funerary texts that were inscribed on the walls of pyramids during the Old Kingdom period. The book contains translations of the hieroglyphic texts, which were originally written on the walls of the pyramids of kings and queens. These texts were believed to provide the deceased with the knowledge and magic required to navigate the afterlife successfully. The book is divided into sections, each of which deals with a specific aspect of the afterlife, such as the journey of the soul, the judgment of the dead, and the offerings and rituals required to ensure a successful transition to the afterlife. The Pyramid Texts is an important resource for scholars of ancient Egyptian religion and culture, as it provides insight into the beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Literature of the Ancient Egyptians, by E. A. Wallis Budge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766146308.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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