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“Last Words” by Sylvia Plath
Sylvia Plath's funeral poem imagines what her ideal burial would look like
Sylvia Plath was both haunted and mesmerized by death. Suffering from depression at an early age, Plath’s poetry deeply encapsulates how she felt about dying. Her depression often evaporated her fear of death, which gave her a novel perspective on … Continue reading
Ancient Egyptian Burial Customs: Tombs and Mummification
The burial of Egyptian kings and commoners
Many of us are vaguely aware of the elaborate funeral customs of the ancient Egyptians. We’ve seen enthralling images of massive pyramids, ancient tombs, exotic mummies, and shining shrines to former lives. These elaborate customs were born of the ancient … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Ancient Egypt, Ancient Egyptian burial, Ancient funeral rituals, Egypt, Funeral, Kings, Mummifciation, Mummy
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