Question
Why did the Egyptians mummify bodies?
Responses
They wanted to keep the dead near them.
They wanted to keep the dead near them.
They believed humans would need their bodies in the afterlife.
They believed humans would need their bodies in the afterlife.
They worshipped their dead ancestors.
They worshipped their dead ancestors.
They believed mummies had magical powers.
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They wanted to keep the dead near them.
They wanted to keep the dead near them.
They believed humans would need their bodies in the afterlife.
They believed humans would need their bodies in the afterlife.
They worshipped their dead ancestors.
They worshipped their dead ancestors.
They believed mummies had magical powers.
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The primary reason the ancient Egyptians mummified bodies was because they believed humans would need their bodies in the afterlife. They thought that preserving the body would allow the deceased to continue their existence in the next world, where they would need a physical form. Mummification was part of a broader belief system that included a rich mythology surrounding the afterlife and the importance of maintaining a connection to the deceased. While other aspects such as ancestor worship and the idea of magical powers associated with mummies were present in their culture, the primary motivation for mummification was related to the beliefs about the necessity of the body in the afterlife.