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Painting of Osiris, Tomb of Sennedjem
A wall painting depicting the god Osiris. Osiris is depicted holding a flail and crook, symbols of kingship. The Eye of Horus beside Osiris also symbolizes protection and royalty. From the Tomb of Sennedjem. 19th Dynasty (1292-1186 BCE). Deir el-Medina, Egypt.
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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