{"product_id":"9781398840782","title":"The Egyptian Book of the Dead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis hardback gift edition presents the classic text, The Egyptian Book of the Dead, presented with original full-color illustrations and stenciled page edges. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Egyptian Book of the Dead\u003c\/i\u003e  is an ancient collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed  to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld, ultimately  ensuring eternal life. Written as part of funeral rites, these scrolls  were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer  fascinating insight into Egyptian culture.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis beautifully illustrated edition contains images from the exquisite \u003ci\u003ePapyrus of An\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ei, \u003c\/i\u003ean  ancient Egyptian scroll narrating the journey of Theban scribe Ani  through the underworld. Its accompanying 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis edition contains magnificent   illustrations from Persian manuscripts that complement the text and   bring out its timeless beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"River Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Arcturus Publishing Limited |  Hardback | Imitation cloth |  2024-10-01","offer_id":45652404830463,"sku":"9781398840782","price":32.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_a83f8861-71cb-40aa-9e17-1f86b6b335af.jpg?v=1722022871","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781398840782","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}