Divine of Body: The Remains of Egyptian Kings—Preservation, Reverence, and Memory in a World without Relics

The article discusses ancient Egyptian practices such as mummification, drawing connections to the veneration of relics in other cultures. The example of the cult of Osiris is cited, as the dismembered god's remains were believed to be kept in sanctuaries. It is noted that the housing and display of mummies in modern museums is very similar to the traditional western treatment of relics, and not at all representative of ancient Egyptian belief. Egyptian theories about the afterlife are described, and the practice of mummifying animals is also discussed in this context.