Secret Realm of the Amduat, Complete Translation from Hieroglyphs, The Odyssey of RA meeting Osiris

The Amduat, also known as the “That Which Is in the Underworld“ or “The Book of the Hidden Chamber,“ is an ancient Egyptian funerary text that provides a detailed guide to the journey of the sun god Ra through the twelve hours of the night, representing the twelve divisions of the underworld. This mystical journey is a central aspect of Egyptian cosmology and religious belief, emphasizing the cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth. #amduat #ancientegypt #lostknowledge Structure of the Amduat: Introduction: The Amduat begins with an introductory section where the deceased, often represented by the pharaoh, seeks permission from the guardians of the gates to enter the afterlife. This sets the stage for the transformative journey through the underworld. The Twelve Hours: Each hour of the night corresponds to a gate or division of the underworld, and the sun god Ra travels through these realms, facing various challenges and encountering different entities. a
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