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Book of the Dead of Hori, c. 1069-945 BC. Creator: Unknown
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Book of the Dead of Hori, c. 1069-945 BC. Creator: Unknown
Book of the Dead of Hori, c. 1069-945 BC. The Egyptian Book of the Dead--or as they called it, the Book of Going Forth By Day--was not a single, unified, and authoritative manuscript, but a handful of special spells selected from a pool of about 200 age-old magical formulae. This illustrated Book of the Dead inscribed for the priest Hori includes the so-called Book of Gates. There are sixteen gates through which Hori must pass, each guarded by a fierce, animal-headed, knife-brandishing monster. Among them are " The Mistress of Wrath, " " The Fiery One, " and the " Long-Horned Bull." To reach the afterlife, Hori must present the gate-keepers with a series of secret passwords provided for him in the papyrus. At the far right, we see Hori, who having completed his task, is now reborn
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The print showcases the captivating "Book of the Dead of Hori" a remarkable artifact dating back to 1069-945 BC in ancient Egypt. Crafted by an unknown creator, this particular Book of the Dead was inscribed for the priest Hori and features a selection of spells from a vast collection of magical formulae. One striking aspect depicted in this illustrated book is the presence of sixteen gates that Hori must traverse on his journey to the afterlife. Each gate is guarded by fearsome creatures with animal heads brandishing knives, such as "The Mistress of Wrath" "The Fiery One" and "The Long-Horned Bull". To successfully pass through these gates, Hori must provide secret passwords meticulously recorded on the papyrus. In this image, we witness Hori's triumphant rebirth after completing his arduous task. Positioned at the far right, he stands as evidence that he has successfully navigated each gate and fulfilled all requirements for entry into the afterlife. This photograph not only captures an extraordinary piece of heritage art but also offers us a glimpse into ancient Egyptian beliefs surrounding death and immortality. Preserved within The Cleveland Museum of Art, this invaluable artifact serves as a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with life beyond death and our eternal quest for spiritual transcendence.
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