mummification

(noun)

The preserving of a dead body, by making it into a mummy.

Related Terms

  • serdab
  • mummy
  • Pyramid Texts

Examples of mummification in the following topics:

  • Tombs

    • Rituals and protocols included mummification, casting of magic spells, and burial with specific grave goods thought to be needed in the afterlife.
    • In order to preserve the body and therefore the soul of the deceased, Egyptians used the process of mummification.
    • The first evidence of intentional mummification in Egypt dates to 3500 B.C.; beginning in the Fourth Dynasty, some parts were preserved separately in canopic jars.
    • The process of mummification however was not perfected until the New Kingdom.
  • Ceremonies

    • In Ancient Egypt, funereal rites were ritualized in a ceremonial process known as mummification.
    • Once the mummification process was complete, the mummy was carried from the deceased person's house to the tomb in a funeral procession that included his or her friends and relatives, along with a variety of priests.
  • Osmotic Pressure

    • For example, honey was used as part of the mummification process in some ancient Egyptian rites.
  • The Decline of Ancient Egypt

    • Some Egyptian traditions, including mummification and worship of local gods, continued, but local administration was handled exclusively by Romans.
  • The Pyramids of the Old Kingdom

    • In order to preserve the body and, therefore, the soul of the deceased, Egyptians used the process of mummification.
  • Ancient Egyptian Religion

    • Mummification involved elaborate embalming practices, and wrapping in cloth, along with various rites, including the Opening of the Mouth ceremony.
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