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The writer of this paper analyzes the ancient Egyptian view of death as a transitional stage in the process to a superior life in the next world where one reaches their full potential. This paper also details the tradition of preserving the body through mummification and the various rituals performed during the burial ceremony.

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"Three other aspects that are just as important are the physical body, the shadow, and the name. Egyptians believed that since the shadow was always present it could not exist without a person and neither could the person exist without it. It is usually shown as a small human figure painted entirely in black. The Egyptians also believed that the name, since it is given at birth could make a person live as long as the name is spoken. This is why such great efforts were made to protect one's name."

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