The Mummification of Votive Birds: Past and Present

A mummy is defined as a ‘well-preserved dead body’ (Cockburn, Cockburn and Reyman 1998, 1), achieved by either natural or anthropogenic methods and refers to both human and animal subjects. Mummies achieved through both these methods are found in ancient Egypt as a result of preservation through des...

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Main Authors: Stephanie D. Atherton, Lidija M. McKnight
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EXARC 2014-02-01
Series:EXARC Journal
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Online Access:https://exarc.net/ark:/88735/10142