Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula

Ancient Egyptian Afterlife: A Soul’s Journey Beyond the Stars


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In this episode of Comforting Closure – Conversations with a Death Doula, Traci Arieli is joined by Julie Scott, Executive Director of the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, for a captivating discussion on the spiritual wisdom of ancient Egypt. Together, they explore how beliefs about the afterlife shaped Egyptian life, death rituals, and our modern understanding of grief, remembrance, and legacy. 

Key takeaways include the soul’s multi-layered journey through the Duat, the symbolic and sacred practice of mummification, the importance of the Book of the Dead (or Coming Forth by Light), and how social class shaped burial practices. Julie also shares how ancient Egyptians maintained relationships with the dead and what these deeply spiritual traditions can still teach us today. 

This conversation helps normalize how we speak about death by connecting historical perspectives with contemporary grief and end-of-life care. Whether you’re a professional in the field or simply curious about how ancient traditions resonate with our lives today, this episode offers insight, comfort, and perspective. 

Links/Resources 

  • Guest: Julie Scott, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum – https://www.egyptianmuseum.org 
  • Host: Traci Arieli's Website – https://www.comfortingclosure.com 
  • Book Mentioned: Shamanic Wisdom of the Pyramid Texts by Jeremy Naydler – https://www.innertraditions.com/books/shamanic-wisdom-in-the-pyramid-texts 
  • Free Online Resource: The Symbolic Prophecy of the Great Pyramid by H. Spencer Lewis – https://www.rosicrucian.org/rosicrucian-books-the-symbolic-prophecy-of-the-great-pyramid 

 
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