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Momiology (MUMMIFICATION) Part 2 with Salima Ikram & Kara Cooney

2024/10/17
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Allie Ward: 本期节目讨论了古埃及动物木乃伊化以及人祭的议题，涵盖了动物木乃伊的种类、用途、以及与宗教和魔法的关系。同时，节目还探讨了维多利亚时代人们食用木乃伊残骸的现象，以及现代对木乃伊展览的伦理争议。 Salima Ikram: 古埃及人会木乃伊化各种动物，包括宠物、神圣动物等，目的包括作为食物、宠物陪伴以及祭祀神灵。关于人祭，证据有限，但部分考古发现暗示存在暴力死亡的情况。木乃伊的制作过程复杂，使用了多种树脂、香料和草药。木乃伊的气味因木乃伊化方法和时间而异。 Cara Cooney: 古埃及的宗教仪式与魔法的关系复杂，存在争议。关于棺材和石棺的区别，石棺通常是外层容器，而棺材是内层容器，可以有多层嵌套。棺材上的文字和地图是帮助死者在来世导航和回答审判问题的指南。关于博物馆展出木乃伊的伦理问题，她认为应该尊重死者，并让埃及人参与其中。

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Animal mummies served various purposes in ancient Egypt, including food for the afterlife, beloved pets to accompany their owners, and sacred animals representing gods. These mummies ranged from small creatures like shrew mice and scarab beetles to large crocodiles, demonstrating the Egyptians' extensive mummification practices.
  • Egyptians mummified animals for food, pets, and religious offerings.
  • Sacred animals were believed to house the souls of gods.
  • Mummified animals ranged in size from tiny insects to large crocodiles.

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Coffin engravings! Archaeology ethics! Linen wrappings! Repatriation! Sexy hippos!

We’re back with more mummies in this Part 2 with the wonderful Drs. Salima Ikram & Kara Cooneywho chat about animal mummies, eating mummified remains, plant resins, the debate over human sacrifice, coffin reuse, Egyptian tourism, the worst temple gift shop in history, and what happens if you’re late to your own funeral. Also: is all religion magic? Let’s get into it. 

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