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  1. Mummy - Wikipedia

    A mummy is a dead human or an animal whose soft tissues and organs have been preserved by either intentional or accidental exposure to chemicals, extreme cold, very low humidity, or lack …

  2. Mummy | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Sep 27, 2025 · Throughout the Middle Ages, “mummy,” made by pounding mummified bodies, was a standard product of apothecary shops. In course of time it was forgotten that the virtue …

  3. Mummy History

    Sep 21, 2017 · A mummy is a person or animal whose body has been dried or otherwise preserved after death.

  4. Egyptian Mummies - Smithsonian Institution

    The methods of embalming, or treating the dead body, that the ancient Egyptians used is called mummification. Using special processes, the Egyptians removed all moisture from the body, …

  5. New Mummy Movie With Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz in the …

    3 days ago · Universal’s turn-of-the-century The Mummy franchise is back from the dead with original stars Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz returning.

  6. The Mummy 4: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz Reuniting to Star

    2 days ago · Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are reuniting for another “Mummy” adventure. Filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, who call themselves Radio Silence, are set …

  7. MUMMY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of MUMMY is a body embalmed or treated for burial with preservatives in the manner of the ancient Egyptians.

  8. New 'Mummy' Movie: Brendan Fraser & Rachel Weisz In Talks To …

    2 days ago · A new 'Mummy' movie to star Brendan Fraser & Rachel Weisz is in the works at Universal, with Radio Silence set to direct, sources tell Deadline.

  9. What Does Mummy Mean in Ancient Egypt? Preservation, …

    Feb 2, 2023 · In ancient Egypt, a “mummy” refers to the preserved body of a deceased person treated through an elaborate methodical process known as mummification—a practice integral …

  10. Mummy - New World Encyclopedia

    A mummy is a dead body whose skin and dried flesh have been preserved over an extended time period. This may be accomplished by either intentional or accidental exposure to chemicals, …