Mystery of Ancient Egypt's Mummified Animals: Lion Cubs, Cobras, and Crocodiles Revealed
Alright, so picture this: you’re strolling through ancient Egypt, right? And instead of leaving a Starbucks cup in a totally wrong historical context, you find out that way back when, folks were mummifying animals to give as gifts to the gods. Yes, you heard that right – instead of flowers or a nice fruit basket, they went with mummified lions, cats, and even birds. Talk about taking “in for a penny, in for a pound” to a whole new ‘potency’ level, huh?
And let’s not gloss over the details – these weren’t just any old animals. They were mummified, embalmed, and offered up as devotional sacrifices. Imagine explaining that concept at a dinner party today, “Oh yeah, I brought you this mummified cat. I thought it had more… efficacy than that potted plant you got last time.” It’s like choosing your offerings wisely, but with a bit of Indiana Jones flair.
The recent unearthing near the Saqqara necropolis, where remains of lions, cobras, and even crocodiles were found, tells us these ancient Egyptians really knew how to throw a party for the afterlife. And now, with such finds, Egypt’s hoping to give its tourism a little shot in the arm – because who wouldn’t want to see a mummified lion?
So, the next time you’re pondering over what gift to bring for that special someone, maybe think twice before settling for that mundane box of chocolates. Remember, in ancient Egypt, they went big, they went bold, and they certainly made a memorable impression.
Oh, and if you’re curious about more of these peculiar practices or want to dive deeper into the world of Egyptian mummies, you’ve got to LEARN MORE.
“People would make devotional offerings in the form of animals as mummies. This would have more potency as a blood sacrifice, compared to stone or wooden images.”
Egyptian Ministry of AntiquitiesA large mummified cat, most likely a young lion. This was one of the many animals found at the Saqqara necropolis.
Egyptian authorities have unveiled a trove of mummified animals and statues in remarkable condition. According to The Guardian, the discovery was made near the remains of a mummified adult lion that was found beneath the Saqqara necropolis in 2004.
The findings include mummified big cats, cobras, and crocodiles. There are dozens of mummified cats, 75 wooden and bronze cat statues, mummified birds, and even a mummified beetle three to four times bigger than usual. Experts say the haul dates back to the seventh century B.C.
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