The Egyptian book of the dead, the most ancient and the most important of the extant religious texts of ancient Egypt, edited with introduction, a complete translation and various chapters on its history symbolism, etc., by Charles H.S. Davis,... by DAVIS, Charles Henry Stanley - 1894

1894 1ed Egyptian Book of Dead EGYPT Mythology Mummies Hieroglyphics PAGAN Rites

'The Egyptian Book of the Dead' is a fascinating late 19th-century account of the history of Egyptian burial rituals, mummification, and Egyptian mythology. Written by Charles Davis, this book dives into the various stages of Egyptian mythology and how it relates to religious rituals and ancestor worship. He even discusses other pagan ceremonies such as nature worship and even fetish worship! Many of the death rituals described in this work are compared to those found in other cultures such as ancient Greek and Indian customs.

This impressive first edition contains 99 full-page engravings of hieroglyphs and other ancient texts.

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DAVIS, Charles Henry Stanley

The Egyptian book of the dead, the most ancient and the most important of the extant religious texts of ancient Egypt, edited with introduction, a complete translation and various chapters on its history symbolism, etc., by Charles H.S. Davis,...

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1894. First edition.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages

o [6], 186

o 99 engraved plates

· Language: English

· Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure

· Size: ~14in X 12.5in (13.5cm x 31cm)

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