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What is the name of the ancient Egyptian funerary text, a collection of spells to guide the deceased through the afterlife, often found painted on papyrus scrolls buried with mummies?
Answer: The Book of the Dead — The Book of the Dead (known to Egyptians as the 'Book of Coming Forth by Day') is a compilation of about 200 spells, written on papyrus and placed in tombs from the New Kingdom onward, designed to help the deceased navigate the dangers of the underworld and achieve eternal life.
- A The Pyramid Texts
- B The Coffin Texts
- C The Book of the Dead ✓
- D The Amduat
The Book of the Dead (known to Egyptians as the 'Book of Coming Forth by Day') is a compilation of about 200 spells, written on papyrus and placed in tombs from the New Kingdom onward, designed to help the deceased navigate the dangers of the underworld and achieve eternal life.