Preparation for Death
A good life prepares for a good death. The Egyptians taught that death is a transition requiring careful preparation throughout life.
A good life prepares for a good death. The Egyptians taught that death is a transition requiring careful preparation throughout life.
Build your tomb while you still have strength. Prepare your eternal house while the sun still shines on you.
Funerary Tradition
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- What ancient Egypt says about growing old
The Harper's Songs tell you to build the tomb while the strength is still in you. This is the tradition at its most practical and least comforting: age is the window for doing the work, and the window is closing.