Last Judgement of Hunefer

Definition

The Last Judgement of Hunefer is an ancient Egyptian funerary papyrus that depicts the journey of the deceased through the afterlife. It shows scenes of judgment, weighing of the heart, and various gods and goddesses.

Related terms

Book of the Dead: An ancient Egyptian funerary text containing spells, prayers, and instructions to guide the deceased through the afterlife.

Weighing of the Heart: A scene depicted in ancient Egyptian art where the heart of the deceased is weighed against Ma'at's feather to determine their fate in the afterlife.

Osiris: The god of death and ruler of the underworld in ancient Egyptian mythology.