Egyptians who could afford it mummified the bodies of the deceased to do what?

Ancient Egyptians believed that the soul or spirit was permanently linked to the viability of the body. So they preserved the bodies to prevent decay, thereby helping the soul achieve immortality in the afterlife. If the body was allowed to rot, the soul or spirit would also decay and die.

Answered by jaymek | 2024-06-10

To preserve their bodies

Answered by rebeccaa30 | 2024-06-10

Egyptians mummified deceased bodies to preserve them for the afterlife, believing that this would help the soul achieve immortality. The process involved removing organs, drying, and wrapping the body, followed by rituals for a safe passage to the afterlife. This preservation was essential for the continued existence of the ka and ba, parts of the soul.
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Answered by jaymek | 2024-12-26