Wrapping
The wrapping begins with the head and neck. They are wrapped with strips of fine linen. Next, the fingers and toes are individually wrapped. Afterwards the arms and legs are wrapped. Between the layers of wrapping, the embalmers place amulets to protect the body in its journey to the afterlife. Thirdly, the arms and legs are tied together while a priest reads from a papyrus scroll with spells from the " Book of the Dead." Which is placed between the wrapped hands. More linen strips are wrapped around the body. A cloth is wrapped around the body and a picture of the god Osiris is painted on its surface. Finally, a large cloth is wrapped around the entire mummy. It is attached with strips of linen that run from top to bottom of the mummy and around its middle. A board of painted wood is place on top of the mummy which is then lowered into his/her coffin. The first coffin is then put into a second coffin . Then the funeral is held for the deceased and his family mourns the death. Later, the body and its coffins are placed inside a large stone sarcophagus in the tomb. Furniture, clothing, valuable objects, food and drinks are arranged in the tomb for the deceased. Now, the body is ready for the journey through the underworld.
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