Book of the Dead

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Title

Book of the Dead

Description

Image of the Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth By Day of the priestess Ta-er-pet (the Papyrus MacGregor) (late 1st century BC; 23 feet, 6 inches long, divided into nine sections; includes a unique chart of images depicting 75 protective amulets)

Date

Late 1st century BC

Rights

Photo by Sean Wilkinson, Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Dayton. The photographs in this collection are licensed for research, educational and private use. Proper attribution must be used when downloading or reproducing these images. If you wish to use the materials for other purposes, please contact University of Dayton Libraries to obtain permission: 937-229-4221.

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