Book of the Dead
What is the purpose of the Book of the Dead?
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40 mins
Discover how the Book of the Dead, a collection of spells, incantations, and hymns, was used to guide the deceased through the Underworld and into the afterlife. Also learn about the history behind the creation of the Book of the Dead, in this skoob.
Ep 1:
How Did the Egyptians View Death and the Afterlife?
Ep 2:
What Is the Book of the Dead?
Discussions (11)
Elias
Level 10 · 9 mo agoThe claim that these beliefs came from immigrants is baseless. Indigenous Egyptians developed their own complex religion. Attributing their achievements to outsiders denies their cultural sophistication.
Jay
Level 6 · 9 mo agoIt’s basically cheat codes for the afterlife.
Guy
Level 6 · 8 mo agoI think the priests selling scrolls with blank spaces for names was a total hustle. Imagine getting to the judgment hall and realizing you have a typo.
