Gifts for the Gods: Animal Mummies Revealed
From crocodiles to cats and jackals to birds, discover how the Egyptians used the animal mummies as gifts for the gods.The exhibition explores how Egyptians believed that animals could pass between the worlds of humans and gods and that by using animals – pictures, bronze statues or mummies – they could communicate with the gods.
Discover why animals were so important to the Egyptians and what lies beneath the bandages of the mummies through X-rays and CT scans. Find out how Victorian explorers led in the discovery, excavation, collection and research into this littleknown subject.
Suitable for
Family friendly
Admission
£5/£3 Under 16s FREE
Website
www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/kelvingrove/exhibitions/Pages/exhibitions-general-page.aspx
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