Mummy: A Handbook of Egyptian Funerary Archaeology

The Mummy: A Handbook of Egyptian Funerary Archaeology is a comprehensive guide written by E. A. Wallis Budge. The book explores the ancient Egyptian practice of mummification and the rituals surrounding death and the afterlife. Budge delves into the history of Egyptian funerary practices, from the Old Kingdom to the Ptolemaic period, analyzing the various methods of mummification and the religious beliefs that underpinned them. The book is divided into four parts, each of which covers a different aspect of Egyptian funerary archaeology. Part one examines the history of mummification and the different types of mummies that have been discovered. Part two explores the various funerary texts that were used to guide the deceased through the afterlife, including the Book of the Dead and the Coffin Texts. Part three focuses on the material culture of funerary practices, such as the objects that were buried with the deceased and the architecture of tombs and temples. Finally, part four looks at the social and cultural context of Egyptian funerary practices, analyzing the role of religion, mythology, and social hierarchy in shaping these practices.Overall, The Mummy: A Handbook of Egyptian Funerary Archaeology is an informative and detailed guide to the fascinating world of ancient Egyptian funerary practices. Budge's expertise in the field is evident throughout the book, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient Egypt or the practice of mummification.1893. This volume exhaustively discusses the details of mummies in Egyptian society. Preservation of the body was the chief end and aim of every Egyptian who wished to attain everlasting life. It is to the cult of the dead, the predominant feature of which was the preservation of the mummy, that we owe most of our knowledge of the Egyptians for a period of about 5,000 years. Egypt lives again through its dead and Budge gives the reader a complete picture of mummies and their history. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.