{"product_id":"the-egyptian-book-of-the-dead-isbn-9781398873643","title":"The Egyptian Book of the Dead","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis hardback gift edition presents the classic text, \u003ci\u003eThe Egyptian Book of the Dead\u003c\/i\u003e, presented with full-color illustrations and stencilled 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 luxurious hardback with its unique etched edges makes for a perfect gift.","brand":"Sirius","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48684000936165,"sku":"NP9781398873643","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-egyptian-book-of-the-dead-isbn-9781398873643","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}