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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. The Mummy (1999) - IMDb

    May 7, 1999 · At an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an American serving in the French Foreign Legion accidentally awakens a mummy who begins to wreak havoc as he …

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

    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 of mummy lay in …

  4. Mummy History

    Sep 21, 2017 · Perhaps the best-known mummy in modern history is King Tutankhamun, commonly known as King Tut. His tomb and mummified body were discovered in 1922 by …

  5. 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, …

  6. 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.

  7. 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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. The Mummy (franchise) - Wikipedia

    The Mummy is a media franchise based on films by Universal Pictures about a mummified ancient Egyptian priest who is accidentally resurrected, bringing with him a powerful curse, and the …