
ΝΕΚΡΟΚΗΔΕΙΑ; Or, the Art of Embalming; Wherein Is Shewn the Right of Burial, and Funeral Ceremonies, Especially That of Preserving Bodies After the Egyptian Method. Together With an Account of the Egyptian Mummies, Pyramids, Subterranean Vaults and Lamps, and Their Opinion of the Metempsychosis, the Cause of Their Embalming. As Also a Geographical Description of Egypt, the Rise and Course of the Nile, the Temper, Constitution and Physic of the Inhabitants, Their Inventions, Arts, Sciences, Stupendous Works and Sepulchres, and Other Curious Observations Any Ways Relating to the Physiology and Knowledge of This Art.
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Authors:
- Greenhill, Thomas
1681 - 1740
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In an era when the mysteries of death and preservation captivated minds, "ΝΕΚΡΟΚΗΔΕΙΑ; Or, the Art of Embalming" by Thomas Greenhill delves into the intricate practices surrounding burial rites and the art of embalming, particularly through the lens of ancient Egyptian customs. This seminal work explores the profound significance of preserving bodies after the Egyptian method, offering insights into their beliefs about metempsychosis and the afterlife. With detailed accounts of mummies, pyramids, and subterranean vaults, Greenhill presents a geographical description of Egypt, enriching our understanding of its inhabitants’ arts and sciences. Ideal for historians and students of anthropology, this document is an essential resource for those seeking to unravel the complexities of ancient cultures and their enduring legacies.