A Day In The Life Of An Egyptian Embalmer
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Date: 2022-12-29
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Ameya
The mouth wasn't opened so the person could eat, it was opened because ancient Egyptians believed that at the point of death, the Ka or the soul leaves the body through the mouth, and needs to re enter the body in the after-life. That is why the mouth was opened so the Ka would be able to re-enter the body. It was one of the most significant ritual steps in the embalming process.
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The mouth wasn't opened so the person could eat, it was opened because ancient Egyptians believed that at the point of death, the Ka or the soul leaves the body through the mouth, and needs to re enter the body in the after-life. That is why the mouth was opened so the Ka would be able to re-enter the body. It was one of the most significant ritual steps in the embalming process.
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Angelita
Be careful about using Herodotus as your main or only source for any subject. He has been caught in lies so his accounts are always suspect. I do know when it comes to ancient Egypt Egypt it's difficult to find firsthand accounts that haven't been carefully curated by the Egyptians themselves. But they are better in a lot of ways than Herodotus.
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Be careful about using Herodotus as your main or only source for any subject. He has been caught in lies so his accounts are always suspect. I do know when it comes to ancient Egypt Egypt it's difficult to find firsthand accounts that haven't been carefully curated by the Egyptians themselves. But they are better in a lot of ways than Herodotus.
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Alka
Just a friendly advice, do not take it as a bad comment please. I think the speed between the commentary and the pictures is not proper. If we read the commentary, the picture goes further. There must be a pause between two lines and the pictures. Thanks. Fantastic information
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Just a friendly advice, do not take it as a bad comment please. I think the speed between the commentary and the pictures is not proper. If we read the commentary, the picture goes further. There must be a pause between two lines and the pictures. Thanks. Fantastic information
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Andre
I get a thumb down! The people of KMT did not call themselves Egyptians nor did they call the land Egypt in ancient times. Some wore wigs some wore their original hairstyle, Lady Rai is a perfect example. They wore braids in ancient time.
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I get a thumb down! The people of KMT did not call themselves Egyptians nor did they call the land Egypt in ancient times. Some wore wigs some wore their original hairstyle, Lady Rai is a perfect example. They wore braids in ancient time.
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Kathy
I tussle with the fact that the Dr only gets paid if there is something wrong with me. Hey we've got a live one here and her insurance pays. Though nothing appears ascrew on the exterior. let's dig into her breast.
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I tussle with the fact that the Dr only gets paid if there is something wrong with me. Hey we've got a live one here and her insurance pays. Though nothing appears ascrew on the exterior. let's dig into her breast.
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MediaSubliminal
Hi! Grammar Police here.
The word 'carcass' is inappropriate when referring to a human as it implies waste or unused portions.
Corpse, or even cadaver, is proper.
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Hi! Grammar Police here.
The word 'carcass' is inappropriate when referring to a human as it implies waste or unused portions.
Corpse, or even cadaver, is proper.
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LunarQueenEclipse
I dont know if you have but can you please do a video on how the Egyptians created their religion and maybe how they thought the world came to be?
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I dont know if you have but can you please do a video on how the Egyptians created their religion and maybe how they thought the world came to be?
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ElysiaMaerda
I'd love to see a video about the importance of cats in ancient egypt. Excuse me, but do you have a moment to hear about our Goddess and Saviour Bast?
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I'd love to see a video about the importance of cats in ancient egypt. Excuse me, but do you have a moment to hear about our Goddess and Saviour Bast?
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David
Removing the organs sounds like old testament the meeting of the tent when you slaughter a lamb and removed the organs and then burned the organs.
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Removing the organs sounds like old testament the meeting of the tent when you slaughter a lamb and removed the organs and then burned the organs.
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Clare
On how much they worked to preserve the body. they would be mummified I mean mortified to learn that some CHOOSE to be cremated in our culture
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On how much they worked to preserve the body. they would be mummified I mean mortified to learn that some CHOOSE to be cremated in our culture
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Tribute
As an embalmer today, I can appreciate how the natron irritated the lungs much like dry cav when I accidentally spill it on a wet table.
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As an embalmer today, I can appreciate how the natron irritated the lungs much like dry cav when I accidentally spill it on a wet table.
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Mule
Please please please do a video on the John Frum Cargo cult! An accidental cult started in native jungle tribe by an American soldier!
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Please please please do a video on the John Frum Cargo cult! An accidental cult started in native jungle tribe by an American soldier!
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hellofromcarcosa
I'm an embalmer by trade- learning about these practices at a young age is partly what inspired me to the work that I do.
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I'm an embalmer by trade- learning about these practices at a young age is partly what inspired me to the work that I do.
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Steak
Herodotus didnt always tell the whole and complete truth and sometimes outright made stuff up so you cant take his word for gospel
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Herodotus didnt always tell the whole and complete truth and sometimes outright made stuff up so you cant take his word for gospel
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Jessica
The hook wasn't used to pull the brain it was used to wisk the brain so it can be emptied easier through the naval cavity
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The hook wasn't used to pull the brain it was used to wisk the brain so it can be emptied easier through the naval cavity
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Laura
Love most topic videos you guys put together. If I ever think of suggestions Ill give you a comment about it. Thanks
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Love most topic videos you guys put together. If I ever think of suggestions Ill give you a comment about it. Thanks
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Vilika
Very interesting. Also i would like to learn how the Egyptians perceives the concepts of the After-Life. Please!
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Very interesting. Also i would like to learn how the Egyptians perceives the concepts of the After-Life. Please!
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Art
They were advance in engineering but in medical blaaaa.
How mummies alive alone without her wife
For sxe
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They were advance in engineering but in medical blaaaa.
How mummies alive alone without her wife
For sxe
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Peter
If your videos showed up on netflix/amazon i would not be surprised. Also I would binge watch that s, boiii.
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If your videos showed up on netflix/amazon i would not be surprised. Also I would binge watch that s, boiii.
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If
Who would wanna miss a chance to have fun with the recently dead, still-warm bodies of those women. Am I right?
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Who would wanna miss a chance to have fun with the recently dead, still-warm bodies of those women. Am I right?
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