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We all know the basic story. A tomb is opened, the archaeologists receive some kind of warning not the disturb the tomb. Later, a mummy rises from the dead to take his revenge. What may surprise you is that this notion is mostly a product of the Victorian era. The Origin of the Curse Myth The ancient Egyptian culture and way of life is one of the longest lasting in all of human history. It spanned from the first people to settle in the Nile River Valley in 3500 BCE. Then, it fell to the the Roman Empire with the death of Cleopatra VII (usually referred to simply as Cleopatra) in 30 BCE. Of course, this country underwent many changes […]
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