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1 Egyptian belief of Afterlife1 Prepare for the Afterlife simply a temporary interruption be ensured by piety to the gods Mummification the religious ritual sacred statuary 'book of the dead' trials and judgement of the underworld Packing for the afterlife

2 Egyptian belief of Afterlife2 Mummification mummification would guarantee the soul passage into the next life 70 days was required for the preparation of the mummy, and each step in the procedure was coordinated with relevant priestly ceremonies. Keep only the heart for the test What is the test? This test involved weighing the heart, the only organ which had been left in the body. The heart was placed on one side of a balance and in the other side was placed the Feather of Truth. the Feather of Truth held all the lies and sins of their past life.

3 Egyptian belief of Afterlife3Tomb Painted idealized scenes from daily life harvesting crops tending cattle and fishing banquets with musicians, dancers and guest scenes of artisans at their work Supplied for the afterlife Everything required to live was packed in the tomb along with the body Hairdressing suppliesclothingWriting materials Tools (model)perfumejewelryweaponsfood Statues servantsconcubinesboats

4 Egyptian belief of Afterlife4 The book of the death Appeared around1600 BC. On the pyramid wall Old KingdomMiddle Kingdom More spells added in hieratic In the wooden coffins New Kingdom Written on the sheet of papyrus Magical text Illustrations It is the deceased's guide book to a happy afterlife Read by the deceased during their journey into the underworld To not lose their way Teaching passwords, giving clues, and revealing routes It is … History THE END

5 Egyptian belief of Afterlife5 Work Cited Fadl, Ayman. “Egyptian Book of death.” Aldokkan. 2001. (4 Oct. 2005). Crystal, Ellie. “AFTERLIFE - COFFINS - MUMMY MASKS.” Ellie Crystal’s Metaphysical and Science Website. 2005. (4 Oct. 2005). The Cultural Heritage Intiative for community at the Universtiy of Mixhigan School of Information. “What are Mummies?.” Mummies of Ancient Egypt. 1997. (4 Oct. 2005). Rymer, Eric. “The Tomb in Ancient Egypt.”History Link 101.2004. (4 Oct. 2005). Rymer, Eric. “The Tomb in Ancient Egypt.” History Link 101. 2004. (4 Oct. 2005).


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