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The opening of the mouth was one of the most important parts in the ritual of mummification in Ancient Egypt. Opening the mouth magically enabled the deceased to eat, drink and speak in the after-life.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opening_of_the_mouth_ceremony
The opening of the mouth was one of the most important parts in the ritual of mummification in Ancient Egypt. Opening the mouth magically enabled the deceased to eat, drink and speak in the after-life.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opening_of_the_mouth_ceremony