What does the picture above show? What famous document is it from?
Why do you think this document is it important to understanding ancient Egyptian society? Explain your opinion.
This is an image from the Book of the Dead. It shows the three stages of life of an Egyptian. Opinions will vary, but should address the question directly and include justification.
What does the picture above show? Explain your opinion.
This is an image from the Book of the Dead.
It shows the three stages of life of an Egyptian.
Opinions will vary, but should address the question directly and include justification.
The images are showing the judgment of Hunefer before Osiris.
Anubis is taking Hunefer through his judgment.
If he did not pass the test, he would be eaten by Ammit, the creature with the alligator head, lion mane and body, and hippo bottom and legs.
He does pass however, and goes before Osiris and is able to enter the after life.
What is Egyptian society?
Egyptian society was structured like a pyramid.
At the top were the gods, such as Ra, Osiris, and Isis.
Egyptians believed that the gods controlled the universe. Therefore, it was important to keep them happy.
Why is the book of dead an important artifact to the Egyptians?
The Book of the Dead is important to the Egyptians because it was made on papyrus scrolls, it contained magical text, and it shows the three successive stages.
