The Mummy: A Handbook Of Egyptian Funerary Archaeology

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Literary Licensing, LLC, 2014 - 574 pages
The Mummy: A Handbook Of Egyptian Funerary Archaeology is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the ancient Egyptian funerary practices and beliefs, with a focus on the mummification process. Budge delves into the history of mummification and the various methods used to preserve the body, as well as the rituals and ceremonies associated with the burial process. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the various types of tombs and burial sites, as well as the artifacts and treasures that were commonly placed within them. Budge's expertise in Egyptology is evident throughout the book, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian history and culture. The Mummy: A Handbook Of Egyptian Funerary Archaeology is a fascinating and informative read, providing a wealth of knowledge on one of the most fascinating and enduring aspects of ancient Egyptian civilization.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1893 Edition.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.

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E.A. Wallis Budge, 1857 - 1934 Budge was the Curator of Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities at the British Museum from 1894 to 1924. He was also a Sometime Scholar of Christ's College, a scholar at the University of Cambridge, Tyrwhitt, and a Hebrew Scholar. He collected a large number of Coptic, Greek, Arabic, Syriac, Ethiopian, and Egyptian Papyri manuscripts. He was involved in numerous archaeology digs in Egypt, Mesopotamia and the Sudan. Budge is known for translating the Egyptian Book of the Dead, which is also known as The Papyrus of Ani. He also analyzed many of the practices of Egyptian religion, language and ritual. His written works consisted of translated texts and hieroglyphs and a complete dictionary of hieroglyphs. Budge's published works covered areas of Egyptian culture ranging from Egyptian religion, Egyptian mythology and magical practices. He was knighted in 1920. E.A. Wallis Budge died on November 23, 1934 in London, England.

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