Funerary practices Flashcards

key terms

1
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ibu

A

tent of purification

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2
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natron

A

mixture of sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, sodium sulphate, and sodium chloride occurring naturally in Egypt

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3
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desiccate

A

to remove the moisture

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4
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gilded

A

covered thinly with gold leaf

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5
Q

sarcophagus

A

stone coffin

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6
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lector priest

A

priest who recited spells and hymns during temple rituals and official ceremonies

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