Warehouse Stock Clearance Sale

Grab a bargain today!


Sign Up for Fishpond's Best Deals Delivered to You Every Day
Go
The Egyptian Book of the ­Dead
Arcturus Classics

Rating
Format
Paperback, 208 pages
Other Formats Available

Paperback : HK$79.92

Paperback : HK$110.00

Published
1 June 2024

Deliver me from the Watchers who bear slaughtering knives, and who have cruel fingers.

This paperback edition presents The Egyptian Book of the Dead, an ancient collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld. Written as part of funeral rites to ensure eternal life, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture.

The hieroglyphic text has been translated by acclaimed Egyptologist E.A Wallis Budge, and includes spells addressed to ferryman, gods and kings to aid Ani on his way to the afterlife.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

Show more

Our Price
HK$76.08
Ships from UK Estimated delivery date: 19th Feb - 26th Feb from UK
Free Shipping Worldwide

Buy Together
+
Buy together with Egyptian Book of the Dead at a great price!
Buy Together
HK$178.08

Product Description

Deliver me from the Watchers who bear slaughtering knives, and who have cruel fingers.

This paperback edition presents The Egyptian Book of the Dead, an ancient collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld. Written as part of funeral rites to ensure eternal life, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture.

The hieroglyphic text has been translated by acclaimed Egyptologist E.A Wallis Budge, and includes spells addressed to ferryman, gods and kings to aid Ani on his way to the afterlife.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

Show more
Product Details
EAN
9781398842038
ISBN
1398842036
Dimensions
19.8 x 13 x 1.7 centimeters (0.15 kg)
Review this Product
Ask a Question About this Product More...
 
Look for similar items by category
Home » Books » History » Ancient » Egypt
Item ships from and is sold by Fishpond World Ltd.

Back to top