Illustrated Bible History

Ancient Egyptian Customs - Mourning Customs



Ancient Egyptian Funeral Procession Ancient Egyptian Funeral Procession
An ancient Egyptian funeral procession
Modern Egyptian Funeral Procession Modern Egyptian Funeral Procession
Modern Egyptian funeral procession. From Lane`s Modern Egyptians.
Ancient Mourning Ancient Mourning
Illustration showing the ancient Egyptian mourning custom of laying the hand upon the head and crying in front of the dead.
Pouring Oil Over the Head of a Mummy Pouring Oil Over the Head of a Mummy
Illustration of a painting from a tomb at Thebes showing the process of pouring oil over the head of a mummy.
Priest Rites Before A Mummy Priest Rites Before A Mummy
Illustration of priest rites before a mummy. The first priest kneels on the altar while another pours a libation, another one holding a cubit and the last holding a supposed tail.
Conveying the Mummies to the Closet Conveying the Mummies to the Closet
Illustration showing the process of conveying the mummies on a sledge to the closet, in which they were kept after the service has been performed to them.
Funeral Game or Ceremony Funeral Game or Ceremony
An ancient game or ceremony for the dead, where in a man and woman holds the opposite ends of a cord, fastened in a knot around the center.
Members Of The Family Present During Services For Mummies Members Of The Family Present During Services For Mummies
During the ancient Egyptian times it was a custom for the family to be present during the services of the scribes for their deceased relatives. The ceremonies for the mummies consisted of a sacrifice, incense, libation and a prayer.