A tale of greed, a cursed ancient amulet, and the worst looking mummy of all time. In this episode, we examine Mummy Reborn from 2019.

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Words and Terms

Uraeus - the symbol of a cobra, standing on its tale, and ready to spit fire at any who threaten the pharaoh. This symbol represented Wadjet, the cobra goddess of Lower Egypt.

Winged Scarab Beetle Amulet - a type of amulet that became popular in the Late Period of Egypt. These were typically made of Egyptian faience, and were made to link the deceased with the newly born sun.

Egypt Faience Items

Winged Scarab = https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/552844

Lotiform Chalice - https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/548339

Shabti - https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/561108

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