Esoteric Egyptology, Seed Science and the Myth of Mummy Wheat
‘Mummy wheat’ allegedly grown from seeds found in the tombs or wrappings of Egyptian mummies became a scientific sensation in 1840s Britain. At a time of considerable popular interest in Ancient Egypt, mummy wheat was exhibited at the Royal Institution and the British Archaeological Association, cul...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Open Library of Humanities
2017-02-01
|
| Series: | Open Library of Humanities |
| Online Access: | https://olh.openlibhums.org/article/id/4430/ |