Osiris, ,Anubis
Key Gods in King Tut's Afterlife Journey:
Osiris: The central figure, ruler of the underworld, representing resurrection, fertility, and the deceased king himself.
Anubis: The jackal-headed god who guards the tomb, oversees mummification, and guides souls to judgment.
Nut: The sky goddess who welcomes the king into the celestial realm.
Ma'at: The goddess of truth and justice, whose feather is used to weigh the heart of the deceased.
The Process:
Journey through the Underworld: The Book of Amduat depicts the sun's journey, which the king also follows, passing through twelve hours of the night.
Hall of Truth (Judgment): Tut faces Osiris and 42 divine judges, making the Negative Confessions (declaring he committed no sins).
Heart Weighing: Anubis weighs Tut's heart against Ma'at's feather; if it's light, he passes.
Rebirth: Passing judgment allows him to become an akh, an effective spirit, and live forever in the afterlife.
Key Gods in King Tut's Afterlife Journey:
Osiris: The central figure, ruler of the underworld, representing resurrection, fertility, and the deceased king himself.
Anubis: The jackal-headed god who guards the tomb, oversees mummification, and guides souls to judgment.
Nut: The sky goddess who welcomes the king into the celestial realm.
Ma'at: The goddess of truth and justice, whose feather is used to weigh the heart of the deceased.
The Process:
Journey through the Underworld: The Book of Amduat depicts the sun's journey, which the king also follows, passing through twelve hours of the night.
Hall of Truth (Judgment): Tut faces Osiris and 42 divine judges, making the Negative Confessions (declaring he committed no sins).
Heart Weighing: Anubis weighs Tut's heart against Ma'at's feather; if it's light, he passes.
Rebirth: Passing judgment allows him to become an akh, an effective spirit, and live forever in the afterlife.
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