The Book of Am-Tuat — The Egyptian Heaven and Hell, Volume 1
Historical edition · 1905 · 39,556 words
Budge’s English translation and explanation of the Egyptian Book of Am-Tuat, describing the sun’s passage through the underworld. The full English translations and scene descriptions are readable in this text edition; original hieroglyph images are not included.
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" [This is] the hidden path of Amentet, on the water of which is transported this great god in his boat to arrange the lots (or, plans) of those who are in the Tuat. If their names be uttered, if their bodies be known, if their true forms and the knowledge of their liours be known, and the qualities of this secret figure of the Tuat (which are unknowable), hj any man whatsoever : or if an exact representation in drawing ])e made of what is in the Hidden Place (Anient) of the Tuat, which is to the south of the At of Amentet : whosoever knoweth this thing sliall be one who is fully provided with food in the …
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