Egyptian Mummies In ancient Egyptian society preserving a body after death was considered a very crucial process necessary for entrance into an immortal existence. The importance of preserving the body was based on their cultural belief that the deceased persons soul must recognize the body and return to it. Ancient Egyptians believed that if the spirit could not identify the body it belonged to, it would die. As a result of this theology Egyptians developed …
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…desired to be buried with the belongings they felt they would need. According to one Egyptian belief, the objects and the paintings deposited in the tombs would positively ensure the deceased persons happiness in the afterlife. After a mummy was placed in its tomb, the priest would recite prayers or cast magic spells. The prayers called upon the Gods and asked them to help the person on their journey from this world to the next.