● Funerary guide for eternity: Created to help the deceased navigate the afterlife, avoid dangers, and reach eternal bliss.
● Evolution from Pyramid Texts: Developed from earlier hieroglyphic inscriptions in pyramids and coffins of the Old and Middle Kingdoms.
● Customizable spells: Each Book of the Dead was personalized for the deceased, containing spells, prayers, and magical illustrations.
● Cultural significance: Reflected Egyptian beliefs about death, divine judgment, and the cosmic order of Ma’at.
