It was believed that these items could be used in a life beyond the grave. In earlier times, slaves were killed and buried along with their masters, to serve them after death.
“ मृतकों की किताब, ” इस नाम से प्रसिद्ध मंत्र - तंत्र का एक संग्रह हज़ारों मिस्री कफ़नों के भीतर पाया गया है ।