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EGYPTIAN BURIAL CUSTOM

FOR THE EGYPTIANS, DEATH WAS BUT A CONTINUATION OF
LIFE. BEFORE ENTOMBMENT, THE BODY SPENT UP TO
70 DAYS IN THE "HOUSE OF THE DEAD" BEING TREATED WITH
SPECIAL OILS AND RESIN. AFTER EMBALMING, THE MUMMY
WAS WRAPPED AND PLACED IN SEVERAL HUMAN SHAPED COFFINS.
THEN BORNE IN AN ELABORATE PROCESSION TO THE PYRAMID
TOMB.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES

Keyword(s): ROYALTY ONLY?

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial

Date learned: 10-23-1968

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