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A history of Egyptian mummies, and an account of the worship and embalming of the sacred animals by the Egyptians, Thomas Joseph Pettigrew

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A history of Egyptian mummies, and an account of the worship and embalming of the sacred animals by the Egyptians, Thomas Joseph Pettigrew

Language

eng

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index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A history of Egyptian mummies

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

893076441

Responsibility statement

Thomas Joseph Pettigrew

Series statement

Cambridge library collection. EgyptologyCambridge Social Sciences eBooks

Sub title

and an account of the worship and embalming of the sacred animals by the Egyptians

Summary

First published in 1834, this work was an important early contribution to the emerging field of Egyptology in Britain. It united the twin passions of its author, the noted surgeon and antiquarian Thomas Joseph Pettigrew (1791–1865), who made a name for himself by unrolling and autopsying mummies: his London home was the scene of well-attended parties during which he would impress his guests with such displays. In the present work, Pettigrew delves into the history, technique and ritual of mummification in a depth that had never been attempted before, notably extending the coverage beyond ancient Egypt to other societies and eras. Describing the beliefs that informed these practices, the work also addresses the Egyptians' worship and embalming of animals such as bulls, dogs and hawks. Based on numerous examinations and years of study, this work stood as a landmark in the scientific and historical understanding of these funerary rites.--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

On mummy -- On mummy as a drug -- On the theology of the ancient Egyptians, and funeral ceremonies of different nations -- On Egyptian tombs -- On embalming -- On the medicaments employed in embalming -- On the bandages -- On the Egyptian idols, amulets, ornaments, &c. -- On the cases and sarcophagi -- On the Papvri manuscripts -- On the physical history of the Egyptians -- On the sacred animals embalmed by the Egyptians -- On the sacred animals: the mammalia -- The aves -- Amphibia, pisces, insecta -- On deceptive specimens of mummies -- On the Guanches, the mummies of Peru, the desiccated bodies at Palermo, the Burman embalmings -- On modern embalmings -- Explanation of the plates

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