Snakes were seen as symbols of rebirth and regeneration in Ancient Egyptian culture, and were often associated with the god of the afterlife, Osiris. The use of these symbols in the "Book of the Dead" was meant to help the deceased navigate the afterlife and achieve a state of eternal life. The spells and incantations in the "Book of the Dead" are not necessarily hidden or forbidden knowledge today, but they are not widely practiced or accepted. Additionally, some of the spells