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In short, the Fields of Yalu are pretty much the Ancient Egyptian equivalent of Heaven.

Ancient Egyptians believed that when they died, they would arrive in the Fields of Aaru. Here, Osiris demanded work in payment for his protection. (This is why statues (called ushabti) were placed in the tombs. They were used as substitutes to do the work for the dead soul (called "ka"))

After this, the dead's heart was weighed on a scale against the "Shu" feather of truth and justice from the headdress of Ma'at. If the heart was heavier than the feather, the soul would be eaten by Ammit.

Those whose hearts were lighter than the feather passed on to the Fields of Yalu.

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