Book of the Dead: Passport through the underworld

Talks at: Talks 18.00 - 18.30, 19.00 – 19.30, 20.00 -20.30 The Victoria Gallery & Museum are teaming up with the University of Liverpool’s Continuing Education to bring you a gallery talk on LightNight. Come join us and experience the mysteries of the ancient Egyptian Underworld. You will be guided through the gallery exhibit and will learn about the landscape of the Underworld, the helpers of the deceased (‘shabtis’), and the many amulets of protection that were used in the Underworld and in everyday life. Find out about the Negative Confession and the Lake of Fire and what happened if the deceased did not pass the Judgement in the Hall of Osiris. Would you have passed the Judgement? Give it a go yourself, if you dare!

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Admission
Free, just turn up

Website
vgm.liverpool.ac.uk

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/nw000148?id=EVENT585551