Book Of The Dead Collection (page 2)

Papyrus of Anubis preparing a mummy: a detail from the papyrus of Ani, a Theban Book of the Dead from the British Museums collection

Part of the Egyptian book of the dead, showing labour in the Elysian fields
Part of the book of the dead belonging to Nespaquachouty, showing labour in the Elysian fields on the left and the Djed pillar of Osiris on the right

Cursive hieroglyphic script from a book of the dead, from the Louvres collection

Detail from a Book of the Dead scroll, Ancient Egyptian, Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 BC. Weighing the heart of the deceased in a balance

Egyptian papyrus depicting taking the mummy to the necropolis, 13th century BC
Egyptian papyrus depicting taking the mummy to the necropolis, from the Book of the Dead of Hunefer, from the British Museums collection, 13th century BC

EGYPT: BOOK OF THE DEAD. The god Ra-Harakhti, center, on an Egyptian papyrus Book of the Dead, c1000 B.C

Papyrus depicting oxen, from Book of the Dead of Maiherperi
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Kingdom of Thutmose III. Book of the Dead of Maiherperi. Papyrus depicting oxen, circa 1450 b.C

Papyrus of the Book of the Dead: the deceased on trial before the court of Osiris
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Papyrus of the Book of the Dead: the deceased on trial before the court of Osiris

Book of the Dead of architect Kha, Papyrus from Deir-el-Medina, Tomb of Kha e Merit
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Book of the Dead of architect Kha. Papyrus from Deir-el-Medina, Tomb of Kha and Merit

Papyrus from Book of the Dead depicting weighing of souls
Egyptian civilization - Papyrus from the Book of the Dead depicting the weighing of souls

Papyrus of the Book of the Dead hieroglyphs and polychrome illustrations from the tomb of Kha at Thebes
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Papyrus of the Tibetan Book of the Dead hyeroglyphs and polychrome illustrations. From the tomb of Kha at Thebes

Papyrus depicting transportation of sarcophagus on carriage pulled by ox, from Book of the Dead of Maiherperi
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII, Kingdom of Thutmose III. Book of the Dead of Maiherperi. Papyrus depicting the transportation of the sarcophagus on a carriage pulled by an ox

Papyrus depicting the weighing of the heart, from Book of the Dead of Maiherperi
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII, Kingdom of Thutmose III. Book of the Dead of Maiherperi. Papyrus depicting the weighing of the heart, circa 1450 b.C

Papyrus of Theban priest Djedkhonsuiuefankh, weighing of the souls
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI. Papyrus of Theban priest Djedkhonsuiuefankh. Detail: weighing of the souls

Egyptian civilization, Papyrus Book of the dead. Portrayal of deceased on sun boat being towed by three Anubis
Egyptian civilization. Papyrus. Book of the dead. Portrayal of the desceased on the sun boat being towed by three Anubis

Magic spells from the Book of the Dead, papyrus
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, 1070-332 b.C. Magic spells from the Book of the Dead. Papyrus

Egypt, Beginning of the Book of the Dead, Papyrus by Khonsumes
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period. Beginning of the Book of the Dead. Papyrus of Khonsumes. Detail: the deceased making offerings to Osiris, Isis and Nephthys

Relief with protective deities, from Nineveh
Persian civilization, 7th century b.C. Relief with protective deities, 645-640 b.C. From Nineveh

Book of the Dead on papyrus, Djedhor working in the fields of the Afterlife using irrigation canals
Egyptian civilization, Late Period. Book of the Dead on papyrus. Djedhor working in the fields of the Afterlife using irrigation canals

Egypt, Thebes, Tomb of Kha, The offer and worshiping to Osiris seated on a throne, fragment of the book of the dead, two column papyrus with hieroglyphs and polychrome drawings

Book of the Dead on papyrus, the priest Iahmes ploughing and harvesting in the Afterlife
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, 7th-1st century b.C. Book of the Dead on papyrus: the priest Iahmes ploughing and harvesting in the Afterlife

Book of the Dead of priest Hornedjitef, agricultural work in Afterlife
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, 1st century b.C. Book of the Dead of priest Hornedjitef: agricultural work in the Afterlife

Book of the Dead of priest Hornedjitef, homage to sun god Ra
Egyptian civilization, 1st century b.C. Book of the Dead of priest Hornedjitef. Homage to sun god Ra

Thoth and the Feather of Law
The seated ibis-headed Thoth, the scribe of the gods, preparing to record the result of the Weighing of the Heart of the deceased Ani against the feather of Law which represents Maat

Trial of the Conscience
Set in in the Hall of the Two-Fold Maat, this illustration from the Book of the Dead depicts the Trial of the Conscience. Here the jackal-headed Anubis is weighing in the Balance the heart

Ani and Osiris
An illustration from the Book of the Dead depicting the deceased scribe Ani in adoration of Osiris, the god of the dead, the underworld and the afterlife

Reuniting the Soul with the Deceased
The Book of the Dead, Papyrus of Ani. This image, a favourite upon mummy cases, comes from the Chapter of Causing the Soul to be United in its Body in the Underworld

Ani addressing four gods
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The scribe Ani at the door of his tomb
From the chapter in the Book of the Dead describing how to prevent the soul of a man being captive in the underworld. Ani is standing at the doorway of the tomb

Ani and his wife drinking water
From the Book of the Dead, the Papyrus of Ani, this illustration relates to the chapter on Breathing the Air and Having Power over the Water in the Underworld

Ceremony of Giving the Heart
Ani addressing the jackal-headed Anubis, God of the dead and embalming, in the symbolic ceremony of securing the heart of the deceased

Ceremony of Opening the Mouth
The Book of the Dead details the numerous ceremonies and procedures for the resurrection of the dead. Here, in one of the ceremonies

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"The Book of the Dead: A Journey into Ancient Egyptian Afterlife" Step back in time to ancient Egypt with the captivating "Book of the Dead. " Dating back to approximately 1450 BC, this collection of texts and illustrations offers a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and rituals surrounding death and the afterlife. Also known as the Egyptian Book of the Dead, it was not actually a book in its traditional sense but rather a compilation of spells, prayers, and instructions intended to guide souls through their journey in the underworld. One notable example is "The Book of The Dead of Hunefer, " which provides intricate details about burial practices during that era. Amongst these ancient papyri lies an enchanting scene depicting Anubis presiding over psychostasy - weighing souls on one side while Ma'at's feather balances on another. This symbolic representation highlights Egyptians' belief in judgment after death based on moral conduct during life. Another striking illustration features a soul-bird accompanying a mummy within "The Book of The Dead" belonging to Ani from Thebes around 1250 BC. This vivid imagery showcases their belief in preserving both body and spirit for eternal existence. Not limited to human figures alone, this mystical text also portrays Ra's cat slaying Apophis, symbolizing good triumphing over evil. Such depictions reveal how deeply intertwined religion and mythology were within ancient Egyptian culture. Venturing further into Luxor's Valley of Queens brings us face-to-face with Nefertari's tomb annexed by her antechamber. Within these sacred walls lie scenes depicting Osiris overseeing heart-weighing ceremonies - an essential part of determining one's fate beyond death. Delving deeper into funerary customs, we encounter Nanys Funerary Papyrus from 1050 BC. Painted with vibrant colors on papyrus, it illustrates Amun-Nany singing hymns dedicated to his departed loved ones, showcasing the importance of music and prayer in honoring the deceased.