{"product_id":"egyptian-book-of-the-dead-9781398809628","title":"Egyptian Book of the Dead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA deluxe gift edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Egyptian Book of the Dead, \u003c\/i\u003ebeautifully presented with delicate gold embossing and gilded page edges. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis ancient funerary text contains a collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld. Written to ensure eternal life, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis beautifully illustrated edition contains images from the exquisite \u003ci\u003ePapyrus of Ani, \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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis compact gilded hardback edition makes a wonderful gift. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound gifts editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are richly illustrated and printed using deluxe ivory paper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sirius Entertainment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/20\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781398809628\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208","brand":"Ea Wallis Budge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41261951680693,"sku":"9781398809628","price":11.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_b72699cc-f862-449c-80f9-b2581fc1ec37.jpg?v=1634653503","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/egyptian-book-of-the-dead-9781398809628","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}