In an era of crass consumerism and shifting priorities, love has just become another word meant either for self gratification or for selling costly gift accessories.
What can a dying man need? Nothing apparently. But in ancient Egypt, the need for dying men included many things, including a guide for achieving success in the afterlife.
Many people sacrificed everything they had so that humanity could reach where it is today. The story of the flying tailor is also one such story, that has faded into pages of history.