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18. Book of the Dead of Hunefer - The judgment of the dead in the presence of Osiris, Thebes Egypt, around 1275BC. After being judged as justified, Hunefer is brought into the presence of Osiris by his son Horus,. Osiris is shown seated under a canopy, with his wife Isis and sister Nephthys behind. In front of Osiris the children of Horus stand on a lotus, while at the top a row of deities supervise the judgment.
British Museum Top 20 18 Book of the Dead of Hunefer 18. Book of the Dead of Hunefer - The judgment of the dead in the presence of Osiris, Thebes Egypt, around 1275BC.  After being judged as justified, Hunefer is brought into the presence of Osiris by his son Horus,. Osiris is shown seated under a canopy, with his wife Isis and sister Nephthys behind. In front of Osiris the children of Horus stand on a lotus, while at the top a row of deities supervise the judgment.

DATE: 2006-08-05 10:36