Mummies, myth, and magic in ancient Egypt
By: Christine El Mahdy.
Publisher: Thames and Hudson; Thames & Hudson
Published: 1989
Place of publication: New York, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
Subjects: Mummies -- Egypt; Funeral rites and ceremonies -- Egypt; Magic, Egyptian
Description: Describes the origins and purpose of mummification, clears up misconceptions about mummies, and looks at recent scientific studies.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.