Answer to Question #83579 in History for isaac martinez

Question

What would the ancient Egyptians fear would happen if the body was destroyed through decomposition?

Answer 1

The ancient Egyptians believed in life after death. However, life could continue if the person had the body. As a result, preserving the body after death was a crucial step in the transition to the world of spirits. Therefore, the ancient Egyptians believed that if the body was destroyed through decomposition the dead person would not reach the world of spirits and life after death would not continue.