What is “Weird Egypt?”
“Weird Egypt” refers to the way Ancient Egypt is understood beyond what you find in a traditional museum. We invite you to explore the strange and odd ways Ancient Egypt has been incorporated in Western culture and memory, from movies to pseudoscience to New Age religions.
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Egypt & The Occult
How in the world did we go from super secret societies to “magical” skin creams and theme park rides? This page explores the evolution of some of the wackier appropriations of Egypt and the occult. Learn how this evolution occurred and what was happening in the background throughout the last 3 centuries!
Mummies, Movies, & Medicine
Ever wondered why Hollywood mummies always limp around like monsters? Or how mummification practices actually influenced medicine? This page looks at how ancient Egyptian death rituals were turned into horror stories by Hollywood, and how those stories shaped how we remember Egypt today. It also dives into the strange use of mummies in European medicine, which further shows how the ancient Egyptians were used and misunderstood.
Pyramidology
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Aliens & Pyramids
Interested in learning about the strange connections between aliens, pyramids, and a New Age religion in the Utah desert? You’ve come to the right place! This webpage explores the unique connections between Western Egyptomania, New Age religions, and the history of Ancient Egypt.
