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Ancient Egyptians believed that whatever was placed with the Pharaoh or significant person in their tomb would follow them to the after life. Pet companions were mummified along with these people in order that they could transcend life into the after life. This is also why riches were placed in the tombs, for apparently things were still materialistic in the after life.

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Was the cat mummified?

yes the cat was mummified and indeed all cats and animals were. in short the Egyptians loved animals.


Why were some Egyptian mummified?

Animals were important to ancient Egyptians, so they mummified them


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.


Who mummified the Egyptians?

The ancient Egyptians mummify gods, pharaohs, godesses, etc...Any person of notability and or whom ever can afford it. They also mummified pets.They mummified humans as well as animals such as cats, cows and crocodile. Animals were mummified as they were believed to be messengers of the gods.


What is a mummy lion called?

A mummy lion is often referred to as a "mummified lion" or simply "lion mummy." In ancient Egypt, animals, including lions, were sometimes mummified for religious reasons or as offerings to the gods. These mummified remains can provide insight into ancient practices and beliefs regarding animals in society.

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Which egyptian animals were mummified when they died?

elephants - this is because they believe if the mummified animals with huge genitalia they believed they would also inherit that...


Why animals were mummified when they died?

The owner wanted to preserve the bodies and thought animals were alive in the after life


What animals were mummified when they died?

Ancient Egyptians mummified various animals including cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, and even bulls. These animals were often seen as sacred and were mummified as offerings to gods, or to accompany their owners into the afterlife.


Were wild animals mummified in Egypt?

yes wild animals were mummified


Which animals were mummified when died in Egypt?

a cat was one of them but if you want all of them then i dont all of them


What types of animals were also mummified?

The people that were mummified had their pets mummified, also.


Was the cat mummified?

yes the cat was mummified and indeed all cats and animals were. in short the Egyptians loved animals.


What is the meaning of mummified animal?

ancient Egyptians mummified animals as a sign of respect


Why were some Egyptian mummified?

Animals were important to ancient Egyptians, so they mummified them


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.


Why did mummies did get mumified?

Mummies Didn't Get Mummified The Humans That Died Got Mummified.


What did priests wear in Ancient Egypt when they mummified people?

They wore an Anubis face mask when they mummified people and animals.