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Golden Figurine of Serket
Golden statue of Serket from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c. 1336 to c. 1327 BCE).
Questions & Answers
How did the ancient Egyptians view death and the afterlife?
- The ancient Egyptians viewed death as a transition of the soul from the earthly plane to the next realm. Life was understood as an eternal journey, only part of which was lived on earth.
What is the afterlife called in ancient Egypt?
- The afterlife in ancient Egypt was known as the Field of Reeds and was understood as a mirror image of one's life on earth where one would live in the presence of the gods.
Who was the Judge of the Dead in ancient Egypt?
- The god Osiris was the Judge of the Dead in ancient Egypt.
What is the Egyptian Book of the Dead?
- The Egyptian Book of the Dead is an instruction manual for the soul after death to help it navigate the afterlife and find its way to the paradise of the Field of Reeds. It is not in any way the "Egyptian Bible."
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External Links
Preparation for Death in Ancient Egypt - The Australian Museum
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LIFE AND DEATH IN ANCIENT EGYPT | Ashmolean Museum
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Journey to the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt: British Museum
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Egyptian Death and Afterlife: Mummies - British Museum
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