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Anubis was the son of two of the gods osiris and nephthys who feature in the ennead. Upon death, it was the practice for some egyptians to produce a papyrus manuscript called the book of going forth by day or the book of the dead. Dec 15, 2008 i saw a tv program last year about the egyptian book of the dead and at the end of the program it showed this book. History books, egyptian mythology books, history of ancient egypt anniversary e. An illustrated history of the knights templar makes the most of visuals from all centuries and is a recommended pick for any new age collection, even those who already have several books on the topic. Papyrus of ani egyptian book of the dead 240 bc the papyrus of ani the egyptian book of the dead translated by e. Jun 02, 2008 james wasserman is an author and book designer whose innovative vision shaped this unique book. Ogden goelet is a professor of egyptian language and culture at new york university. Daniel gunther introduction, carol andrews preface by ogden goelet. The egyptian book of the dead by james wasserman, raymond o. Perpetual calendar was published by intrinsic books and distributed by red wheelweiser.

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