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  1. Mummy - Wikipedia

    A mummy is a dead human or an animal whose soft tissues and organs have been preserved by either intentional or accidental exposure to chemicals, extreme cold, very low humidity, or lack …

  2. Mummy | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Throughout the Middle Ages, “mummy,” made by pounding mummified bodies, was a standard product of apothecary shops. In course of time it was forgotten that the virtue of mummy lay in …

  3. Egyptian Mummies - Smithsonian Institution

    The methods of embalming, or treating the dead body, that the ancient Egyptians used is called mummification. Using special processes, the Egyptians removed all moisture from the body, …

  4. Mummy History

    Sep 21, 2017 · A mummy is a person or animal whose body has been dried or otherwise preserved after death.

  5. MUMMY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of MUMMY is a body embalmed or treated for burial with preservatives in the manner of the ancient Egyptians.

  6. Mummy - New World Encyclopedia

    A mummy is a dead body whose skin and dried flesh have been preserved over an extended time period. This may be accomplished by either intentional or accidental exposure to chemicals, …

  7. Mummification in Ancient Egypt - World History Encyclopedia

    Feb 14, 2017 · Egyptians regularly mummified their pet cats, dogs, gazelles, fish, birds, baboons, and also the Apis bull, considered an incarnation of the divine. The funeral was a public affair …

  8. Let’s learn about mummies

    Jul 8, 2020 · A mummy is a preserved body. They’re fun and spooky, but also a great chance to learn about people of the past.

  9. MUMMY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    MUMMY definition: 1. child's word for mother: 2. (especially in ancient Egypt) a dead body that is prevented from…. Learn more.

  10. Mummia - Wikipedia

    Mummia, mumia, or originally mummy referred to several different preparations in the history of medicine, from "mineral pitch " to "powdered human mummies ". It originated from Arabic …