Publisher's Synopsis
Realms of the Egyptian Dead is a book written by Alfred Wiedemann that explores the ancient Egyptian concept of the afterlife. The book takes readers on a journey through the various realms of the dead in Egyptian mythology, from the underworld of the god Osiris to the celestial realm of the god Ra. Wiedemann draws on a range of sources, including tomb inscriptions, funerary texts, and religious writings, to provide a comprehensive overview of the beliefs and practices surrounding death and the afterlife in ancient Egypt. The book covers topics such as mummification, funeral rites, and the role of the gods in the afterlife, as well as the different types of souls believed to exist in the Egyptian cosmology. Realms of the Egyptian Dead is an essential read for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian religion and culture, and provides a fascinating insight into one of the world's oldest and most enduring belief systems.1902. According to the belief of the ancient Egyptians. Destruction of mankind; Death; Confusion of religious ideas; Realms of the dead: Under earth, in the sky, on earth; Osirian doctrines; Dismemberment of the corpse; Embalming; Offerings to the dead; Journey of the Osiris; Fields of the blessed; Immortal parts of the man.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
