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Warning: Egyptian curses and demons inside. Listen at your own risk. Still here? Then come, mortal—if you dare—on a journey to the Land of the Dead. You’ll be in good hands with Anubis, god of the dead and mysteries of embalming. Join him to encounter fearsome gods and gruesome monsters. Watch as he and the gods battle the giant demon snake that wants to devour the world. Delve into ancient Egyptian beliefs, rituals, and myths, and learn the craft of mummification. Anubis is itching to reveal his secrets. Don’t let his fangs and hungry eyes frighten you. He’s harmless.

The burial practices of ancient civilizations strongly reflect their religion and social classes. In ancient Egypt, for example, pharaohs have different resting places, compared to ordinary citizens. Each ceremony or step in the burial process holds a significant meaning. You will know these processes and their meanings by listening to this audiobook today!

Can you just imagine what it’s like to be stuck in the trenches during the war? This book will give you an idea of what life among the dead in the trenches was like. Sure, war stories are never happy, but they carry important lessons that could influence your decisions today. So fill up on interesting and valuable tales. Listen to this book today!

Hades, god of the dead, welcomes listeners on a dangerous tour of his underworld kingdom, filled with monsters, furies, giants, and vampire demons. Along the way, he reveals ancient death rites and sinister curses, tells hair-raising stories, and cracks jokes to die for. With his witty voice and ghoulish sense of humor, Hades is the perfect guide through this fresh and imaginative work of nonfiction that unfolds like a novel. Includes a glossary, bibliography, and index.