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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. Mummy | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Sep 27, 2025 · 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 …

  3. Mummy History

    Sep 21, 2017 · Table of contents A mummy is a person or animal whose body has been dried or otherwise preserved after death. When people think of a mummy, they often envision the early …

  4. 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, …

  5. 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 …

  6. The Mummy (1999 film) - Wikipedia

    The Mummy is a 1999 American action-adventure film written and directed by Stephen Sommers, starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, and Arnold Vosloo as the reanimated …

  7. 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.

  8. 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 …

  9. Mummy (Mythical Creature) - Mythical Encyclopedia

    In popular culture, mummies are often depicted as terrifying monsters, reanimated from the dead to wreak havoc on the living. However, the reality of mummies is far more complex and …

  10. Mummy - New World Encyclopedia

    A mummy is a dead body whose skin and dried flesh have been preserved over an extended time period. This may be accomplished by either intentional or accidental exposure to chemicals, …