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Duat

In Egyptian mythology, Duat is the underworld, where the sun traveled from west to east during the night and where dead souls were judged by Osiris, using the Feather of Truth. Souls which were weighted down by sin were eaten by Ammit.

Alternative: Akert, Amenthes

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