The mummified bones of once-living humans, known as mummies, have long had a dual meaning in human consciousness: they are both a disturbing embodiment of death and a revered portal to the afterlife. Although mummification has been used in many societies, the idea of undead mummies, or creatures with magical qualities that emerge from their tombs, has its origins in both historical mummification procedures and popular culture. #mummy #ancientegypt #EgyptianMummy https://youtu.be/JBLAqmRl9fY?feature=shared