RAZ Vocabulary W: Mummies reading
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Anubis and the Sacred Amulet: A Tale of the Afterlife
A young boy named Anubis learns about the afterlife and the sacred rituals of mummification through his love for hieroglyphs and an amulet he mistakenly wears, which leads him to becoming the pharaoh's personal embalmer.
Open full readingThe Rich Man's Unique Journey
The Rich Man's Unique Journey" tells the story of an embalmer who creates a new tradition of cremation in ancient Egypt, instead of the usual mummification process, to satisfy a wealthy customer's request.
Open full readingThe Embalmer's Resin and the Sacred Amulet
An embalmer uses resin to preserve a sacred amulet and becomes famous, proving his innocence in the process.
Open full readingEgyptian Mummification: Preserving the Past for Eternity
This story explores the ancient Egyptian practice of mummification and its importance in preserving their dead for eternal life.
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