Book of the Dead

The Book of the Dead represents a collection of magical spells and texts that assist a deceased person's journey through the Duat (underworld) into the afterlife. Its original name is rw nw prt m hrw, which translates to 'Spells of Coming Forth by Day'.

The Book of the Dead does not describe a physical appearance of an entity, but rather a collection of texts and magic spells.

The Book of the Dead contains spells that aim to assist the deceased person in navigating the underworld and reaching the afterlife. These spells are written to help protect the individual from various dangers and challenges they may face during their journey.