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100	1		_aGreenhill, Thomas, _d1681-1740?
245	1	0	_aΝΕΚΡΟΚΗΔΕΙΑ; Or, the Art of Embalming; : _bWherein Is Shewn the Right of Burial, and Funeral Ceremonies, Especially That of Preserving Bodies After the Egyptian Method. Together With an Account of the Egyptian Mummies, Pyramids, Subterranean Vaults and Lamps, and Their Opinion of the Metempsychosis, the Cause of Their Embalming. As Also a Geographical Description of Egypt, the Rise and Course of the Nile, the Temper, Constitution and Physic of the Inhabitants, Their Inventions, Arts, Sciences, Stupendous Works and Sepulchres, and Other Curious Observations Any Ways Relating to the Physiology and Knowledge of This Art.
246	1		_aNekrokedeia
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2018-09-01
508			_aProduced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"ΝΕΚΡΟΚΗΔΕΙΑ; Or, the Art of Embalming" by Thomas Greenhill is a scientific publication written in the early 18th century. The work focuses on various methods of embalming, discussing funeral practices and burial rites across different cultures, particularly the Egyptian methods. Greenhill provides insights into the history, techniques, and cultural significance of embalming, ultimately aiming to restore respect for this art that has, in his view, been overshadowed by contemporary misunderstandings. The beginning of "ΝΕΚΡΟΚΗΔΕΙΑ" introduces readers to the significant themes of mortality, preservation, and the human desire for immortality through art and remembrance. It opens with a poetic frontispiece that reflects on man's quest for everlasting life, contrasting the beauty of the human form with the inevitable decay brought by death. Greenhill expresses a deep reverence for the art of embalming, detailing its historical origins and its perceived deterioration due to its association with less scrupulous undertakers. The text sets a tone that melds philosophical reflection with a practical examination of embalming techniques, suggesting that understanding this ancient practice is essential for honoring both the dead and the living. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEmbalming -- Early works to 1800
653			_aBurial -- Early works to 1800
653			_aFuneral rites and ceremonies -- Early works to 1800
653			_aMummies -- Early works to 1800
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57829
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