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Mummies around the WorldAn Encyclopedia of Mummies in History, Religion, and Popular Culture\nAuthor(s): Matt Cardin\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, United States\nImprint: ABC-CLIO\nISBN-13: 9781610694193, 978-1610694193\nSynopsis\nPerfect 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.\nMortality and death have always fascinated humankind. Civilizations from all over the world have practiced mummification as a means of preserving life after deatha ritual which captures the imagination of scientists, artists, and laypeople alike. This comprehensive encyclopedia focuses on all aspects of mummies: their ancient and modern history; their scientific study; their occurrence around the world; the religious and cultural beliefs surrounding them; and their roles in literary and cinematic entertainment.\n\nAuthor and horror guru Matt Cardin brin.