The History and Transformation of Mummification From Ancient Egypt to Modern Practices

The History and Transformation of Mummification From Ancient Egypt to Modern Practices

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The process of mummification describes how in which the body of a dead body are preserved. This method of keeping bodies intact can occur naturally or be done intentionally by humans. Natural mummification happens in certain environments, such as extreme cold, high acidity, or dry climates. One of the most famous forms of intentional mummification is from Egyptian civilization, where the dead were wrapped in bandages to preserve their bodies and preserve the body for the afterlife.

Mummified remains, including humans and animals, have been discovered all over the globe, often resulting from natural preservation or ritualistic preservation. Within Egypt, more than a million animal mummies have been uncovered, including a large number of cats. The process of Egyptian mummification was very symbolic. The brain was removed via the nostrils, and removed all major internal organs, except for the heart. This was due to the belief that the heart played a key role in the afterlife rituals. All other organs were put into canopic jars, which were buried with the mummy.

In modern times, mummification is being used differently as part of certain BDSM communities. Here, the idea of mummifying is used in a role-playing context, where one person, known as the "slave," is wrapped tightly by another, the "master." The nose is left uncovered for breathing. The items used to wrap the body vary from duct tape, plastic wrap, to bandages. Although this practice shares the name, in this case is focused on domination and restraint rather than maintaining the body's condition.

**Conclusion**

Mummification has undergone vast changes from its roots in ancient burial rituals to contemporary practices in subcultures like BDSM. Though its ancient goal was about preserving the body for the journey to the next life, the contemporary practice centers on role-playing. Even though they are different, both forms of mummification demonstrate a shared human interest in mastery, whether controlling life or death or within social relationships.