The Egyptian book of the dead

"The Egyptian book of the dead" for a long time already for many of us, became a symbol of Egypt, no less than the pyramids, pharaohs, mummies and the Sphinx. This ancient book for almost 5000 years occupied an important place in the life of every pious Egyptian, be it Pharaoh or a farmer, the wife of Pharaoh or a servant - they all lived, constantly referring to the teachings of the book of the dead. Egyptians were buried in accordance with the instructions; their hope of eternal life and happiness was based on the efficiency of its hymns, prayers and spells. For them, the head of "book of the dead" was the Almighty guide to the road, which, through the death and the burial was in the Kingdom of light and life, in the presence of the divine Osiris, death prevozmoch, which gave men and women the ability to "born again." And because you read this great and wise book can help anyone interested in the history of ancient civilizations to understand and feel for what he lived and breathed in Ancient Egypt.