Mummificatio
The process of mummification, the form of embalming practiced by the ancient Egyptians was a very long process. The level of mummification depended on what one could afford. The most fully developed form involved three basic steps. First all of the organs, except for the heart, were removed. Egyptians believed the heart was the center of intelligence and wisdom, and was left in so the soul would carry on the knowledge of the deceased. The stomach, liver, lungs, and intestines were dried in natron and placed in Canopic jars. Named after the four sons of Horus, a man who according to mythology became a bird to avenge his father’s death, they were believed to protect the organ inside. The oth
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Approximate Word count = 472
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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