Transcription: inscriptions on pyramid walls. The ancient Egyptians believed that drawings and writings on tomb walls affected the pharaoh's next life. They thought that drawing pictures of food on tomb walls ensured that the pharaoh would have enough to eat in the afterlife. They also believed that an unfinished drawing prevented something from existing in the afterlife. For example, a viper was often drawn with the head separated from the body. Egyptians believed that this drawing would prevent vipers from hurting the pharaoh. In addition, prayers and spells called pyramid texts were inscribed on tomb wall ...
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