The Egyptian book of the dead

The “Egyptian book of the Dead” has long been a symbol of Egypt for many of us no less than pyramids, pharaohs, mummies and Sphinx. For almost 5,000 years, this ancient book has occupied an important place in the life of every pious Egyptian: whether it was a pharaoh or a plowman, the wife of the pharaoh or her maid - they all lived, constantly turning to the teachings of the “Book of the Dead”. The Egyptians were buried, guided by her instructions, their hope for eternal life and happiness was based on the effectiveness of her hymns, prayers and spells. For them, the heads of the “Books of the Dead” were an omnipotent guide along the road that, through death and burial, led to the kingdom of light and life, in the presence of divine Osiris, the death of overcoming, who gave men and women the ability to “be born again”. And therefore, reading this great and wise book can help all the history of ancient civilizations of interest to understand and feel how the ancient Egypt lived and breathed