MUMMIFIES Meaning and
Definition
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The term "mummifies" refers to the process of mummification, which involves the preservation of a deceased body through specific techniques and rituals, typically in ancient cultures. Derived from the word "mummy," it entails a series of steps aimed at preventing the decomposition of a body and extending its preservation for an extended period of time.
Mummification traditionally begins by carefully cleaning and purifying the body to eliminate any potential sources of decay. Next, the internal organs are often removed, but the heart is typically left intact. The body is then dehydrated through a variety of methods, such as drying with natron, a mixture of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate.
After the body is dehydrated, it is wrapped in layers of bandages or cloth to provide support and further protect the remains. These bandages are often made from linen or other natural materials. In some cases, amulets or sacred objects are included within the wrappings to offer spiritual assistance to the deceased in the afterlife.
Mummification processes varied across different ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians, Incas, and certain Indigenous cultures. These practices commonly served religious or cultural purposes, emphasizing beliefs regarding the afterlife, resurrection, or the journey to the next world.
The study of mummification provides significant insights into ancient cultures, their burial practices, and their perception of death and the afterlife.
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Etymology of MUMMIFIES
The word "mummify" is derived from the noun "mummy", which in turn comes from the medieval Latin term "mūmiya" or "mūmiā", and earlier from the Arabic word "mūmiya" (مومياء). The Arabic word refers to a type of resinous substance used in the embalming process, which was often sourced from the embalmment of ancient Egyptians. The term "mummy" eventually began to be used in English to refer to the preserved bodies of humans or animals resulting from the ancient Egyptian embalming methods, and subsequently, "mummify" came to describe the process of preserving a body through embalming.
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