The Book of the Dead

In the shadows of the Duat, the deceased began a perilous journey guided by the spells of the Book of the Dead. To reach the Field of Reeds, the soul had to pass through treacherous gates guarded by fierce deities and cross rivers of fire. Finally, the traveler reached the Hall of Two Truths. Here, before the god Osiris, the heart of the deceased was placed on a golden scale, weighed against the white feather of Ma’at, the goddess of truth and justice. Anubis checked the balance while Thoth stood ready to record the verdict. If the heart was lighter than the feather, the soul was declared 'true of voice' and granted eternal life. However, if the heart was heavy with the weight of sin, the monstrous Ammit—part lion, hippopotamus, and crocodile—would devour it, ending the soul's existence forever. This sacred text served as the ultimate map, ensuring the righteous could navigate the darkness and find peace among the stars.