List of Book of the Dead spells
This is a list of all the 189 known spells in the book of the dead, and what they are for. 21–30: Preservation of the parts of being. The section imploring the heart reads: 144–150: Gates, caverns, mounds, and guardians. If uttered correctly, this spell ensures "he will not be driven off or turned away at the portals of the Netherworld". References. Bibliography. Taylor, John H. (translator), "Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead: Journey through the afterlife". British Museum Press, London, 2010.