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The Egyptian Heaven and Hell is a two-volume work by E.A. Wallis Budge that explores the ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. The first volume focuses on the Book of Am-Tuat, which describes the journey of the sun god through the underworld during the hours of the night. Budge provides a detailed analysis of this text, including the various gods and demons that the deceased must encounter and the rituals that must be performed to ensure a successful journey to the afterlife.The second volume focuses on the Book of Gates, which describes the journey of the deceased through the underworld during the hours of the day. Budge provides a similar analysis of this text, including the various gates and chambers that the deceased must pass through and the rituals that must be performed to ensure a successful journey to the afterlife.Throughout both volumes, Budge provides extensive commentary and interpretation of the texts, drawing on his knowledge of ancient Egyptian religion, mythology, and symbolism. He also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the complex cosmology of the ancient Egyptians.Overall, The Egyptian Heaven and Hell is a comprehensive and authoritative work on ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife, and remains an important resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Egypt.1905. Two Volumes of Three. With over 180 illustrations. This is a three volume collection of texts and commentary about the Ancient Egyptian alternate reality called the Tuat. The Tuat was both the region that the boat of the Sun God Ra traversed during the night, and the place where inhabitants of this world went after death. A description of the Tuat, and its inhabitants and portals, was inscribed on the walls of the tombs of all social strata. Contents: Volume I. The Book Am-Tuat; Volume II. The Short form of the Boo Am-Tuat and The Book of Gates; and Volume III. The Contents of the Books of the Other