Papyrus of Ani (Book of the Dead) - The Judgement
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Papyrus of Ani (Book of the Dead) - The Judgement
(Above) -Twelve Gods seated in Order, as judges before a table of offerings. (Below) - The Psychostasia of Weighing of the Conscience of Ani. The Jackal-headed Anubis trying (in the balance) the heart of the deceased against the feather (symbolising the law). On the left, Ani and his wife cn be seen in a pose of devotion; on the right an Ibis-headed Thoth, the Scribe of the Gods, notes down the resultsof this trial, whilst behind, the monster Amemit, the Devourer, looms menacingly. On the left of the balance, Shai (Destiny) with two Goddesses Renenit and Meschenit behind, all under the soul of Ani (symbolisedby a human-headed hawk and the symbol of a cradle). Date: around 1550 BCE
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Anubis Balance Beliefs Cartouches Communication Conscience Cradle Dead Destiny Destroyer Egyptain Funerary Gods Hawk Hieroglyphics Hieroglyphs Judgement Judges Looming Looms Monster Pantheon Papyrus Scribe Symbolising Symbology Symbols Thoth Weighing
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1. Title: The Judgment of Ani: A Hieroglyphic Narrative of Ancient Egyptian Beliefs and the Weighing of Conscience This photograph print showcases a significant scene from the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, specifically the Judgment of Ani. Dating back to approximately 1550 BCE, this intricate work of art is a testament to the rich symbolism and complex beliefs of the ancient Egyptian civilization. Above the balance, the Twelve Gods are depicted as judges, seated in orderly fashion. Their divine presence underscores the importance of this trial, as the fate of the deceased, Ani, hangs in the balance. Below, the heart of Ani is weighed against the feather of Ma'at, the goddess of truth and justice. Anubis, the jackal-headed god, presides over the trial, while Thoth, the ibis-headed god and scribe of the gods, records the outcome. Ani and his wife are shown in a pose of devotion, praying for a favorable result. The looming figure of Amemit, the monster and destroyer, symbolizes the potential threat of chaos and destruction. Behind the balance, the gods Shai (Destiny), Renenutet, and Meschenet are depicted, with Shai's human-headed hawk symbolizing Ani's soul and the cradle symbolizing the renewal of life. This scene, known as the Psychostasia or the Weighing of the Conscience of Ani, represents the ancient Egyptian belief in the importance of moral conduct and the balance between good and evil in the afterlife. The intricate hieroglyphics, cartouches, and symbols serve as a communication bridge to the past, allowing us to gain a deeper understanding of their history, beliefs, and the complex pantheon of their gods.
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