Books of the Dead
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The art of dying and the posthumous journey of the soul have been depicted by many cultures. The ancient texts that are specifically dedicated to the problems of death and dying are usually referred to as 'books of the dead'.
The Ancient Books of the DeadManifestation in the Light: The Egyptian Book of the Dead7Liberation Through Hearing: The Tibetan Book of the Dead11The Ballgame in the Underworld: The Maya Book of the Dead17The Mystery of the Plumed Serpent: The Nahuatl Book of the Dead20The Art of Dying: The Christian Book of the Dead23The Posthumous Journey of the Soul: Myth and Science26Plates33Themes65Egyptian Deities of the 'First Time'66The Sun's Underworld Voyage68Visions of the Bardo Thodol70The Six Realms of Existence74Death, Rebirth and the Maya Underworld76The Ballgame of the Gods78Quetzalcoatl: the Redemption of Spirit from Matter80Death and the Strategy of Life82The Visionary Quest84Attitudes to the Human Body86The Scenery and Inhabitants of the Netherworld88Animals of the Beyond90Deities as Models92Transcendence and the Emergence into Light94Bibliography and Sources of Illustrations96
