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Podcast: Let's Get To The Bottom of That
Episode: Monster Series | Mummies: Are They Really Dead?
Description: In ancient Egypt, mummification was a sacred art. The goal? To preserve the body for the afterlife, ensuring the soul could journey safely beyond. The process was meticulous: first, the organs were removed… except for the heart, considered the seat of the soul. The body was dehydrated with natron, wrapped carefully in linen, and placed in a sarcophagus adorned with symbols and spells. Pharaohs received elaborate rituals… commoners, simpler burials. But even in simplicity, the intent remained the same: defy death, at least for a time.Website - http://www.bottomofthat.comInstagram - https://www.instag...