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Book of the Dead
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Book of the Dead
n.
A collection of ancient Egyptian funerary texts from various periods, containing prayers, magic formulas, and hymns to be used by the soul of the deceased for guidance and protection on its journey to the afterlife.


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00), a powerful consideration of funerary texts drawn from the Book of the Dead but melded with art for modern readers.
00), a powerful consideration of funerary texts drawn from the Book of the Dead but melded with art for modern readers.
But to name a few, The Wheel of Darkness, The Book of the Dead, Dance of Death, and Brimstone give you an idea how these fellows can write fearful books, just by the titles
 
 
 
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