A collection of ancient Egyptian funerary spells meant to guide the dead safely through the afterlife. Placed in tombs, it includes the famous 'weighing of the heart' before judgment.
Sources for Ancient Egyptian — The Book of the Dead (Spells for Coming Forth by Day)
Ancient Egyptian — The Book of the Dead (Spells for Coming Forth by Day) in Religion & Spirituality
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