The Egyptian "Book of the Dead" contains:
A) lists of prominent persons who died each year.
B) funeral regulations for members of the royal family.
C) evidence of the culture's obsession with gloom and doom and death.
D) magic spells, formulae, and incantations needed in the afterlife.
E) lamentations and consoling writings to aid the bereaved in their time of sorrow.

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The Egyptian "Book of the Dead" contains magic spells, formulae, and incantations that were believed to help the deceased in the afterlife. It was essentially a guidebook for the afterlife and was considered essential for ensuring a successful journey.

The Egyptian "Book of the Dead" Contains