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Mummies around the world, an encyclopedia of mummies in history, religion, and popular culture, Matt Cardin, editor

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Mummies around the world

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870699556

Matt Cardin, editor

an encyclopedia of mummies in history, religion, and popular culture

"Mortality and death have always fascinated humankind. Civilizations from all over the world have practiced mummification as a means of preserving life after death - a ritual which captures the imagination of scientists, artists, and laypeople alike. This comprehensive encyclopedia focuses on all aspects of mummies: their ancient and modern history; their scientific study; their occurrence around the world; the religious and cultural beliefs surrounding them; and their roles in literary and cinematic entertainment. Author and horror guru Matt Cardin brings together 130 original articles written by an international roster of leading scientists and scholars to examine the art, science, and religious rituals of mummification throughout history. Through a combination of factual articles and topical essays, this book reviews cultural beliefs about death; the afterlife; and the interment, entombment, and cremation of human corpses in places like Egypt, Europe, Asia, and Central and South America. Additionally, the book covers the phenomenon of natural mummification where environmental conditions result in the spontaneous preservation of human and animal remains"--Publisher's website

List of entries -- Guide to related topics -- Preface -- Introduction -- Timeline -- The encyclopedia -- Bibliography -- About the contributors -- Index

Encyclopedia of mummies in history, religion, and popular culture