vitruvians:Wizarding World in Film: Origins of the First Inferi - Ancient Egypt The first practices
vitruvians:Wizarding World in Film: Origins of the First Inferi - Ancient Egypt The first practices of the Dark Arts originates from a form of Necromancy dating as early as Ancient Egyptian times. During this era, one could tacitly assume that those who once have lived in this world could renew their life for eternity. In 2400 BC, human mummification became a burial custom for the deceased. Bodies were embalmed and their internal organs removed. Internal organs were placed in four sacred canopic jars and on each lid was a representation was the representation of one of Horus’ (the God of the Sky and War) sons. Imseti protected the liver, Hapy guarded the lungs, Duamutef cared for the stomach and Qebehsenuef preserved the intestines. Imhotep, a High Priest in Thebes engages in an affair with Anck-su-Namun, the consort of Pharaoh Seti I. When Anck-su-Namun dies in childbirth, Imhotep is driven mad with longing for his deceased love. The High Priest and his followers break into her crypt and steal her body. Attempting to resurrect her with the Book of the Dead, Imhotep enchants Anck-su-Namun’s organs. To his delight, the figure of his lover re-animated before him. In time, she grew cold and savage as her corpse only served as a gaunt puppet of his own powers. The Medjai, Seti’s bodyguards captured Imhotep and his followers - sentencing him to immortal agony by being mummified alive with flesh eating scarab beetles. insp: x & x -- source link
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