Scenes and Texts of the Righteous During the Underworld Journey in The Book of Amduat and The Book of the Gates

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Guidance Department-Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management, 6th of October University, Egypt

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In ancient Egyptian beliefs, when they died, they embarked on a journey through the underworld to reach a blessed afterlife. the "Righteous" were individuals who lived a life aligned with Maat. They are facing challenges and judgment to reach a blissful afterlife.
The titles of the Righteous in the underworld texts varied beyond the Book of the Dead. The titles of the Righteous in the underworld were derived from texts that described the actions of the Righteous in the afterlife without mentioning any specific titles for them.
The scenes of Righteousness in the Books of the underworld represent enjoying comfort and tranquility. They inhabit the shrines, coffins, and hills, and others enjoy agricultural fields, islands, and lakes, as depicted in The Book of Amduat and The Book of Gates.
The aim of the paper is to indicate The Righteous During the Underworld Journey in The Book of Amduat and The Book of the Gates.

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