Studies on the Vignettes from Chapter 17 of the Book of the Dead

"Studies on the Vignettes from Chapter 17 of the Book of the Dead" is a comprehensive examination of Egyptian mythology, focusing on the deities ms. w Bdšt, also known as 'Children of Weakness'. The book analyzes the iconographic representations, particularly the scenes in which a cat decapitates a snake under the branches of the išd tree. These representations can be found in several vignettes of Chapter 17 of the "Book of the Dead" and provide profound insights into the religious and cultural practices of ancient Egypt. The author, Mykola Tarasenko, illuminates the symbolic significance of these scenes and their influence on Egyptian mythology and history. With 160 pages, the book offers a detailed analysis that is relevant for both professionals and those interested in history and archaeology.