Project Gutenberg 2018-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 212 Greenhill, Thomas 1681 08008273 ΝΕΚΡΟΚΗΔΕΙΑ; Or, the Art of Embalming; Wherein 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. Nekrokedeia Produced 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) "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.) Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Embalming -- Early works to 1800 Burial -- Early works to 1800 Funeral rites and ceremonies -- Early works to 1800 Mummies -- Early works to 1800 RA Text Category: History - Other Category: Health & Medicine Category: Archaeology & Anthropology Category: Philosophy & Ethics 981813 2025-06-23T06:44:14.322923 text/html 975973 2018-09-01T14:11:14 text/html 2012274 2025-06-23T06:44:34.095364 application/epub+zip 2027966 2025-06-23T06:44:17.721952 application/epub+zip 432958 2025-06-23T06:44:15.938943 application/epub+zip 2347503 2025-06-23T06:44:44.329288 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2228650 2025-06-23T06:44:32.065380 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 636854 2022-09-26T07:11:56.920756 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 769874 2025-06-23T06:44:10.808974 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 770516 2018-09-01T14:12:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20182 2025-06-23T06:44:44.509273 application/rdf+xml 25526 2025-06-23T06:44:16.206916 image/jpeg 3332 2025-06-23T06:44:16.075916 image/jpeg 291756 2018-09-01T14:13:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 1952839 2018-09-01T14:13:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 1973281 2025-06-23T06:44:14.446938 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia