Ancient Egyptians' spells were 'passport'

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London, England (CNN) -- If you've ever wished that there was a guidebook to get you into heaven, no matter what your exploits in this life, you're not alone.

In fact, so strong was the desire for eternal life for the ancient Egyptians that they took things a step further, in the shape of a collection of spells, known as the Book of the Dead, designed to fast-track them through the underworld into paradise.

For the ancients, the journey through the underworld after death was filled with obstacles and tests, including knife-wielding gods, monsters and perilous gateways -- and that's where the spells came in.

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Hmmm... guess a few wont like it...

[Doc Socks Junior]

Wait, I thought that the Egyptians didn't worry at all about the afterlife and instead spent all their time in mysterious wordplay in that book. I guess not. It's a bit distressing, but I think I'll live.

[SolarPlexus]

Thats awesome

[Aus Der Box Skeptisch]

Has clad seen this?

[cladking]

Has clad seen this?

I'm biting my tongue.

It helps to know the PT weren't spells asnd were meant literally though.

[Aus Der Box Skeptisch]

Of course clad and I wouldn't want it any other way for ya either!! Good to see you and sorry I haven't been around a lot this week