Any, The Wisdom of Any (c. 1539–1075 B.C.E.)—A book of instructions on living properly, composed in the New Kingdom, that claims the gods require dance as an offering along with food, drink, and incense.

Anonymous, The Lamentations of Isis and Nepthys (after 332 B.C.E.)—This addition to a copy of the Book of the Dead contains instructions for how dancers should perform parts of the funeral dance.

Anonymous, Papyrus Westcar (before 1630 B.C.E.)—The only description of a dance and music bureau in context, it describes gods and goddesses disguised as singers and dancers who act as midwives.

Anonymous, Pyramid Texts (at least the reign of Teti, c. 2350–2338 B.C.E.)—Several of the spells refer to the dances performed during the funeral procession.

Pepi II, Thank-you Note to Harkhuf (c. 2286 B.C.E.)—Recorded on the recipient's...