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Ancient Egyptians imagined the afterlife as a perilous journey through the Duat. This course explores that journey through famous passages and images from the Book of the Dead, following figures such as Ani and Hunefer. We examine beliefs about judgement, morality and immortality, and how funerary texts helped the dead navigate the world beyond. Ideal for those interested in ancient religion, symbolism and Egyptian culture.

DELIVERY MODE

Hybrid (Face to face and online simultaneously)

COURSE OUTLINE

Historical Development of the Book of the Dead
Famous copies
The journey through the Duat
The place of the Book of the Dead in wider Egyptian religious practice

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Situate the Book of the Dead in its historical and religious context
Understand the function of the Book of the Dead and recognise key events and spells within it
Identify well-known copies of the Book of the Dead