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What does mummify mean?

Updated: 10/25/2022
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The term used for Egyptian burials means embalming. It is a drying process, pulling all of the moisture out of the body. The dryness would prevent the body from decaying. The word "mummified" is sometimes generally applied to things that have been dried out.

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How do you use the word mummify in a sentence?

The Egyptians used to mummify their dead. Dry air can mummify a body.


Why did the Egyptians mummify their gods?

The ancient Egyptians did not mummify their gods but the bodies of their dead.


Why do they mummify mummies?

They mummify people because they believe that is the only way they can go to the after life. The also mummify cats, dogs, alligators, monkeys, ext.


When did they mummify?

they pussyed them


Why do Egyptians mummify people?

The Egyptians decided to mummify the rich/pharaohs because their belief in afterlife


What is the verb of mummy?

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What is a synonym for mummify?

Preserve?


How do you spell mummafy?

'Mummify'


How many days it took to mummify a mummy?

It takes about 5 to 6 months to mummify a mummy using special tools.


What is another name for mummify that starts with e and ends in p?

Another word for "mummify" is "embalm." The "p" is likely incorrect.


Did the egyptians mummify animals?

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