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  1. Mummy - Wikipedia

    A mummy is a dead human or an animal whose soft tissues and organs have been preserved by either intentional or accidental exposure to chemicals, extreme cold, very low humidity, or lack …

  2. Mummy | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Sep 27, 2025 · Throughout the Middle Ages, “mummy,” made by pounding mummified bodies, was a standard product of apothecary shops. In course of time it was forgotten that the virtue …

  3. Mummy History

    Sep 21, 2017 · A mummy is a person or animal whose body has been dried or otherwise preserved after death.

  4. Egyptian Mummies - Smithsonian Institution

    The methods of embalming, or treating the dead body, that the ancient Egyptians used is called mummification. Using special processes, the Egyptians removed all moisture from the body, …

  5. MUMMY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of MUMMY is a body embalmed or treated for burial with preservatives in the manner of the ancient Egyptians.

  6. 8 Facts about MummiesGoogle Arts & Culture

    Are you my mummy? But where does the name come from? Mummy comes from the Latin word mumia borrowed from the Arabic mumiya. This refers to the bitumen used to help preserve the …

  7. Let’s learn about mummies

    Jul 8, 2020 · The word “mummy” conjures images of gold-coated, bandage-wrapped bodies, hidden away in pyramids. These mummies come complete with mazes and hieroglyphs and …

  8. Mummy - New World Encyclopedia

    A mummy is a dead body whose skin and dried flesh have been preserved over an extended time period. This may be accomplished by either intentional or accidental exposure to chemicals, …

  9. The origins of mummification in ancient Egypt - Australian Museum

    Jan 6, 2023 · The word ‘mummy’ refers to the dead body of a person or an animal that has not decayed due to specific natural or artificial conditions. The word itself is derived from the …

  10. What Does Mummy Mean in Ancient Egypt? Preservation, …

    Feb 2, 2023 · In ancient Egypt, a “mummy” refers to the preserved body of a deceased person treated through an elaborate methodical process known as mummification—a practice integral …