{"product_id":"the-egyptian-book-of-the-dead-isbn-9781398840782","title":"The Egyptian Book of the Dead","description":"\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES\u003c\/b\u003e: The Arcturus Luxury Classic series brings together deluxe gold-embossed hardcover editions with stencilled edges , making for wonderful gift editions of these classic texts. Each contains the complete English translation, along with the text in its original language and a range of authentic full-color illustrations.","brand":"Sirius","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48684000674021,"sku":"NP9781398840782","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-egyptian-book-of-the-dead-isbn-9781398840782","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}