Book Description
The hieroglyphic transcript of the Papyrus of ANI, the translation into English and an introduction by E.A. Wallis Budge, late keeper of the Egyptian and Assyrian antiquities in the British Museum. The Papyrus of ANI is the largest, most perfect and best illuminated of all the papyri containing copies of the Theban Recension of the Book of the Dead.
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Text: English (translation)
The Book of the Dead FROM OUR EDITORS
Dating from 1420 B.C., this papyrus is a collection of texts composed by the Egyptian scribe Ani for the benefit of the dead--spells & incantations, hymns & litanies, magical formulae & names, words of power & prayers.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Fascinating compendium of ancient Egyptian mythology, religious beliefs and practices. Includes spells, incantations, hymns, magical formulas, and prayers. All explained by one of the most knowledgeable and respected Egyptologists of the early 20th century. B&W illustrations, photographs and hieroglyphics throughout.
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