How Scars Develop
This practice was used during mummification, embedding harmful energies in the spices and materials used, which could later manifest as a deadly atmosphere around the mummy.
He attributes this to the latent destructive powers embedded within the embalming materials and the words spoken during the mummification process.
The Lost Civilization of Atlantis
For instance, sun worship, pyramids, and mummification are believed to have been inherited from Atlantis.
Ancient Egyptians were closely related to the Levant, Anatolia, and Europe
The team utilized advanced DNA extraction techniques and high-throughput sequencing to overcome the challenges posed by Egypt's hot climate, high humidity, and the chemicals used in mummification, which had previously led scientists to believe that DNA preservation was unlikely.
The worship of Crawling things
God Anubis: The jackal was associated with Anubis, the god of mummification and the afterlife.
Anubis
Inpu (or Anpu): This is the original Egyptian name for Anubis, meaning "to decay" or "to putrefy," which aligns with his association with mummification and the afterlife.
Imy-ut (or Imiut): This title translates to "He Who is in the Place of Embalming," emphasizing his role in the mummification process.
Anubis is one of the most significant deities in ancient Egyptian mythology, primarily associated with mummification and the afterlife.
God of Mummification: Anubis is considered the inventor of embalming and the protector of the dead.
He presided over the mummification process, ensuring that the deceased were properly prepared for the afterlife.
The jackal and, to a lesser extent, the dog, are the primary animals linked with Anubis, emphasizing his roles in mummification, protection of graves, and guiding souls to the afterlife.
Depiction: Combining elements of Hermes (the Greek messenger god and guide of souls) and Anubis (the Egyptian god of mummification and protector of the dead), Hermanubis often appears with characteristics of both gods, such as the caduceus of Hermes and the jackal head of Anubis.
The semi-mythical aspect of Manetho’s king list
Anubis: The god of mummification and the afterlife, Anubis, reigned for 1,573 years.
Mummification
Here are the specific similarities related to mummification found in both books:
Both books emphasize that the practice of mummification was rooted in a belief in the immortality of the soul and the resurrection of the body.
In "Atlantis: The Antediluvian World" by Ignatius Donnelly, it is stated that the Egyptians, the Guanches of the Canary Islands, and the Peruvians all shared this belief and practiced mummification as a result.
Mummification is depicted as a highly religious practice, often performed by an organized and influential priesthood.
In Donnelly's work, the religious aspects of mummification are highlighted by the detailed processes and rituals performed to ensure the deceased's body was prepared for the afterlife.
Both books note that the practice of mummification was not limited to a single region but was found in various parts of the world, suggesting a common cultural heritage or influence.
Donnelly mentions that mummification was practiced by the Guanches of the Canary Islands, Egyptians, and Peruvians, indicating a widespread tradition that transcended geographical boundaries.
The Bridgman-Metchum text similarly points to the geographical spread of mummification practices, indicating a shared cultural origin.
Both books describe the methods used in mummification, such as the removal of internal organs and the use of aromatic substances to preserve the body.
Donnelly's text provides details on how the Egyptians and Aztecs performed mummification by extracting the bowels and replacing them with aromatic substances.
The Bridgman-Metchum book also describes similar methods, emphasizing the care and precision involved in the mummification process.
The underlying purpose of mummification in both books is the preservation of the body for its eventual resurrection.
In Donnelly's work, it is stated that the belief in the resurrection of the body was a driving force behind the practice of mummification.
These consistent details across both books illustrate a shared cultural and religious tradition related to the practice of mummification, reflecting a broader ancient belief system in the immortality of the soul and the physical resurrection of the body.
Plato's dialogues, specifically the "Timaeus" and "Critias," do not mention mummification directly.
However, there is no mention of specific burial practices, including mummification, in his dialogues.
Therefore, the references to mummification in the books by Bridgman-Metchum and Donnelly are likely their interpretations and expansions of the cultural practices of a hypothetical advanced civilization like Atlantis, influenced by known practices from ancient civilizations such as Egypt, rather than direct citations from Plato's works.
If you have specific passages from the books where they claim to be referencing Plato's works directly about mummification, I can review those to see how the authors might be interpreting or extrapolating from Plato's more general descriptions of ancient practices.
The Identity of the Civilizations of the Old World and the New
The Guanches of the Canary Islands, Egyptians, and Peruvians all believed in the immortality of the soul and preserved their dead through mummification.