Chapter 31

The Egyptian principle of truth, balance, and right order underlying both the cosmos and human conduct; the parallel to Zoroastrian asha and Greek dike.

The orderly progression of the sun through guarded gates ensures the dawn occurs, reflecting the Egyptian principle of cosmic balance and truth.

Attributing human characteristics, emotions, or form to the divine; embodied divine imagery.

[auto] Deities are described with human attributes such as shoulders, singing praises, and standing in the sky.

The material body viewed as a prison, tomb, or source of error that hinders spiritual knowledge and return.

[auto] The mummified form is explicitly described as useless and cast aside during the journey.

Ontological opposition between two primal principles (light/darkness, truth/lie, spirit/matter) as the fundamental structure of reality.

[auto] The passage depicts a conflict between the light of Ra and the darkness represented by APEP.

The uncreated luminous quality of the divine, sometimes experienced directly in mystical states; illumination as revelation.

[auto] Serpents produce light to drive away darkness, and Ra is identified as the Sun-god whose presence illuminates.

Texts and rituals guiding the soul through death.

[auto] The text details the journey of the dead Sun-god through the Tuat underworld realm.