{"product_id":"9780760353646","title":"The Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead: Prayers, Incantations, and Other Texts from the Book of the Dead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the magic of ancient Egypt in this comprehensive text.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAncient Egyptian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eBook of the Dead\u003c\/i\u003e is a compendium of classic texts by one of the greatest translators and historians of ancient Egypt, as well as one of the most renowned Egyptologists of all time, E.A. Wallis Budge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In Part I, using plain, simple, easy-to-understand language, Budge delves into the history, instructions, motifs, themes, spells, incantations, and charms written for the dead that ancient Egyptians would need to employ to pass from this world into the next.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Throughout centuries, these \"books of the dead man\" were often found buried alongside mummies and inside tombs, which locals and grave robbers would collect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In Part II, Budge's classic translation of the \u003ci\u003eBook of the Dead\u003c\/i\u003e from the \u003ci\u003ePapyrus of Ani\u003c\/i\u003e (and others) is presented in its original format and contains the prayers, incantations, and ancient text used to help guide the dead during their journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Finally, in Part III, a list of Egyptian deities is provided. Illustrated throughout with great care, including photos, fine art, and other illustrations, this edition will bring the historic afterlife guide back to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quarto Publishing Group USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47077403066608,"sku":"9780760353646","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780760353646_p0.jpg?v=1769904048","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780760353646","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}