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What is the smallest animal egyptians could mummify?
Theoretically, the Egyptians could have mummified any animal they wanted. But, they only mummified animals that they thought human decedents would want as company in the afterworld. So, the smallest animal they usually bothered to mummify was a pet cat.
What was the cherished animal of the ancient egyptians?
rog
What animals were mummified in Ancient Egypt and why?
There were heaps of animals that were mummified. They were all mummified for one reason. The Ancient Egyptians believed that animals were the messengers of certain gods. Some mummified animals included~ * Cats- Messengers of the Goddess Bastet * Crocodiles- Messengers of the God Sobek * Ibis'- Messengers of the God Thoth * Baboons- Messengers of the God Thoth, etc There were hundreds of other animals mummified also such as snakes and frogs. Though as there were so many Gods/Goddesses, we cannot be entirely sure which God an animal was associated with.
Did ancient Egyptians make animal mummies?
yes
What did ancient egyptians mummify besides people?
Other than Ancient Eyptians Birds were mummified because they were sacred to the underworld. Then cats, cows, oxan, and camels were mummified any animal they could find or get their hands on. They had used Natron to dry out the body because one day they found an oxan laying in the sun decaying and drying out from sun and Natron. Natron was found bordering the Nile River which many slaves had dug up and worked hours to get perfect Natron to use on Mummification Project.
What is the meaning of mummified animal?
ancient Egyptians mummified animals as a sign of respect
What kind of animal was worshipped by ancient Egyptians and is often found mummified?
Cats
Animal that were mummified by ancient egyptians as a tribute to bast?
i thnk tht cats were mummified wen thr ownrs died...
What was the first animal in Egypt?
The first animal associated with Egypt is the crocodile. Crocodiles were revered by ancient Egyptians and represented both danger and protection. They were seen as powerful deities and were even mummified.
What is the smallest animal egyptians could mummify?
Theoretically, the Egyptians could have mummified any animal they wanted. But, they only mummified animals that they thought human decedents would want as company in the afterworld. So, the smallest animal they usually bothered to mummify was a pet cat.
Did ancient egyptians use any animal ingredients?
ancient egyptians used animal fat.
Why is a mummy a animal as well-as a person?
many animals were also mummified (particularly cats in ancient egypt) because they were considered to be holy ,or seen as companions to the dead
What is a mummy and why did the Egyptians mummify the dead?
"Mummy" refers to the body of an animal or human that has been intentionally or accidentally preserved. It is believed that in Ancient Egyptian culture, bodies were mummified in order to preserve the body for eternity in the afterlife.
What was the cherished animal of the ancient egyptians?
rog
What animals were mummified in Ancient Egypt and why?
There were heaps of animals that were mummified. They were all mummified for one reason. The Ancient Egyptians believed that animals were the messengers of certain gods. Some mummified animals included~ * Cats- Messengers of the Goddess Bastet * Crocodiles- Messengers of the God Sobek * Ibis'- Messengers of the God Thoth * Baboons- Messengers of the God Thoth, etc There were hundreds of other animals mummified also such as snakes and frogs. Though as there were so many Gods/Goddesses, we cannot be entirely sure which God an animal was associated with.
Which domestic animal was worshiped by the ancient Egyptians?
The cat.
Did ancient Egyptians make animal mummies?
yes
