THE BOOK OF THE DEAD

The Royal Scribe, Ani, and his wife, Thuthu, stand with hands raised in a gesture of deep reverence. They are positioned before a table overflowing with the bounty of the Nile, presenting these gifts to the gods of the horizon.

A Hymn of Praise to Ra when he rises in the Eastern Horizon of the Sky.

The Osiris In death, the deceased was spiritually merged with Osiris, the god of resurrection, to ensure eternal life., the Scribe Ani, whose word is truth, says:

"Homage to thee, O thou who hast come as Khepera The sun god in the form of a scarab beetle, representing the dawn and the power of self-creation., even Khepera the creator of the gods. Thou risest, thou shinest, making bright thy mother Nut The goddess of the sky, whose body spans the heavens.. Thou art crowned as the King of the Gods."

"Thy mother Nut pays homage to thee with both her hands. The land of Manu The mythical mountain in the West where the sun sets. receives thee with satisfaction, and the goddess Ma'at Ma'at: the personification of truth, justice, and the essential balance of the universe. embraces thee at both seasons of the day."

"Mayest thou give to me glory in heaven, and power upon earth, and triumph in the underworld. May I sail down to Tattu A sacred city, also known as Busiris, central to the worship of Osiris. like a living soul."

Ani is accompanied by his devoted wife, Thuthu.

Thuthu, a Chantress of Amun, holds the sistrum sistrum: a sacred musical rattle used in temples to appease the gods. and the menat menat: a heavy, beaded ritual necklace that served as a symbol of the goddess Hathor's protection.

"Grant thou that I may behold the sun-disk original: "Aten" every day, and let me not be held captive by the enemies of thy Majesty, nor hindered in my path."