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BAL85710 The Weighing of the Heart against the Feather of Truth, from the Book of the Dead of the Scribe Any, c.1250 BC (painted papyrus) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); British Museum, London, UK; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 22684686
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Anubis Coeur Gods Hieroglyphics Hieroglyphs Judgement Judges Thoth
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The Weighing of the Heart against the Feather of Truth - A Glimpse into Ancient Egyptian Beliefs
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. This print captures a mesmerizing scene from ancient Egypt, depicting "The Weighing of the Heart against the Feather of Truth" from the Book of the Dead. Created by an anonymous scribe named Any around 1250 BC, this painted papyrus is a testament to the rich cultural and spiritual beliefs that flourished during Egypt's 19th Dynasty. In this intricate artwork, we witness a solemn moment of judgment as Ani, accompanied by various gods including Thoth and Anubis, stands before Osiris. The hieroglyphs adorning each figure add an air of mystery and significance to their presence. Anubis holds up a scale where Ani's heart is weighed against Ma'at's feather – symbolizing truth and justice. This depiction offers us insight into ancient Egyptian beliefs about life after death. It was believed that one's heart would be judged in order to determine their fate in the afterlife. If found pure and lighter than Ma'at's feather, they would proceed to eternal paradise; if heavy with sins or deceitful actions, Amemet - depicted as part lioness, hippopotamus, and crocodile - awaited them for eternal punishment. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece housed within London's British Museum today, it serves as a reminder not only of Egypt’s artistic mastery but also its profound understanding of morality and spirituality
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