Book of the Dead (Maya)

The Maya Book of the Dead is a collection of ritual texts and images used in Maya funerary practices, designed to guide and protect the deceased in the afterlife. It contains spells, prayers, and imagery that depict the journey through the underworld, aiming to ensure safe passage and rebirth. The texts often emphasize the importance of ritual knowledge and the connection between the living and the dead. Though not a single book, these inscriptions and carvings reflect Maya beliefs about death, transformation, and the continuity of life beyond physical existence.