Understanding Egyptian Gods & the Afterlife: Mummification
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This worksheet explores the process of mummification in Ancient Egypt, its religious significance, and how it relates to Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.
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Understanding Egyptian Gods & the Afterlife: Mummification
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Introduction to Mummification and Egyptian Beliefs
In Ancient Egypt, mummification was a complex process that aimed to preserve the body for the soul's journey in the afterlife. Egyptians believed that life continued after death, and that preserving the body was essential for this journey. The process involved removing internal organs, drying the body, and wrapping it in linen. Priests performed these rituals as part of religious duties, believing that they pleased the gods and ensured safe passage for the deceased.
Source A: Excerpt from an Egyptian papyrus
'The body must be kept intact, for it is the vessel of the Ka (spirit). The gods demand purity and preservation.' Provenance: Ancient Egyptian religious texts, 1500 BCE.
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