Mummies Around the World: An Encyclopedia of Mummies in History, Religion, and Popular Culture

by Matt Cardin

Book Overview

Perfect for school and public libraries, this is the only reference book to combine pop culture with science to uncover the mystery behind mummies and the mummification phenomena.

Mortality and death have always fascinated humankind. Civilizations from all over the world have practiced mummification as a means of preserving life after death--a ritual which captures the imagination of scientists, artists, and laypeople alike. This...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1610694198
• ISBN13: 9781610694193
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 3.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.2" x 10.1"