The Seven-Layered Gate Temple of Osiris
The Seven-Layered Gate
Temple of Osiris
the "Seven Doors of the Temple of Osiris" refers to the symbolic doors mentioned in the ancient Egyptian texts of the Book of the Dead Literally doors within a single building but a passageway for the soul guarded by sacred protectors Each door represents different stages of the deceased's perilous journey influencing the temple's architecture and the resurrection of Osiris with this symbolism appearing throughout art and architecture.
The Book of the Dead chapter 147 and papyrus manuscripts such as that of Tsenna often illustrate these doors and their guardians describing them in vivid detail mentioning the gods and rituals necessary for passing through them on the perilous journey through the underworld to ensure a safe passage to the afterlife The deceased faces 21 doors across seven chambers each with three doors guarded by formidable figures.
This crucial part of the journey to the court of Osiris often grouped with chapters 144-146 focuses on overcoming these supernatural limitations emphasizing the importance of esoteric knowledge and ritualistic incantations in the ancient Egyptian belief system for achieving eternal lifeThe same concept that future life is merely a continuation of this life is conveyed in the wall decorations of these early tombs where the life of the soul in the tomb is thus a continuation of earthly life and death according to Egyptian beliefs depicting the earthly life of humans.
