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  • 99. Stargate Children of the Gods

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    The start of a classic TV series. In this episode, we examine the two hour pilot to Stargate SG1, Children of the Gods. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com BibliographyAllen, J. P., & Der Manuelian, P. (Eds.). (2005). The ancient Egyptian pyramid texts (No. 23). Brill. Faulkner, R. O. (1969). The ancient Egyptian pyramid texts. Aris & Phillips. Hart, G. (2005). The Routledge dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses. Routledge. IMDB. (2023). Stargate Children of the Gods. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/?ref_=nv_home Kuhlmann, K. P. (1979). Der Tempel Ramses II. in Abydos. Vorbericht über eine Neuaufnahme.(Le temple de Ramsès II à Abydos. Rapport préliminaire sur un nouveau relevé). Mitteilungen des Deutschen Archäologischen Instituts, Abteilung Kairo Mainz, 35, 189-193. O'Connor, D. B. (2009). Abydos: Egypt's first pharaohs and the cult of Osiris. Thames & Hudson. Redford, D. B. (1986). Pharaonic king-lists, annals and day-books: a contribution to the study of the Egyptian sense of history. Benben publ..

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  • 98. Samurai Cop (1991)

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    With an incredibly scripted storyline, acting second to none, and not a bad wig in sight, Samurai Cop truly is a classic for the ages. Join the Mummy Movie Podcast as myself and guest Jake Fleming marvel at the genius directing of Amir Shervan. Join us as we delve into Samurai Cop (1991).
  • 97. The Mummy Resurrected (2014)

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    A father and Daughter reunited, and evil curse, and blood rituals. In this episode we examine the Mummy Resurrected (2014). Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com BibliographyCesteros, M. B. (2021). Written in Blood? Decoding Some Red Inks of the Greek Magical Papyri. In Traces of Ink (pp. 33-56). Brill. Clutton-Brock, J. (1974). The buhen horse. Journal of Archaeological Science, 1(1), 89-100. Ikram, S. (2003). Death and burial in Ancient Egypt. Cairo: The American University in Cairo Press. IMDB. (2023). The Mummy Ressurected. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/?ref_=nv_home Pinch, G. (2003). Ancient Egyptian Magic. University of Texas Press; Univ of Texas PR ed. Edition Raulwing, P., & Clutton-Brock, J. (2009). The Buhen horse: Fifty years after its discovery (1958–2008). Journal of Egyptian History, 2(1), 1-106. Smith, H. S. (1976). The Fortress of Buhen: the inscriptions (No. 48). Egypt Exploration Society.
  • 96. The Wrestling Women vs the Aztec Mummy (1964)

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    Luchador Wrestlers, a gang war, hypnotism, an ancient codex, judo masters, and an Aztec mummy, it's all here in the Wrestling Women vs the Aztec Mummy (1964). Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Link to Film: Wrestling Women vs. the Aztec Mummy  Bibliography Aguilar-Moreno, M. (2006). Handbook to life in the Aztec world. Infobase Publishing Clendinnen, I. (2010). The cost of courage in Aztec society: essays on Mesoamerican society and culture. Cambridge University Press. IMDB. (2023). The Wrestling Women vs the Aztec Mummy. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/?ref_=nv_home León-Portilla, M. (2006). The broken spears 2007 revised edition: the Aztec account of the conquest of Mexico. Beacon Press. Pennock, C. D. (2008). Bonds of blood: gender, lifecycle, and sacrifice in Aztec culture. Springer. Soustelle, J. (1955). Daily life of the Aztecs: on the Eve of the Spanish Conquest. O’Brian, P (Trans). Stanford University Press
  • Oracles Episode 3: A Case for a Predetermined Display

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    In this episode, we look into the idea of Oracular decrees as a predetermined display.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast BibliographyBerg, D. A. (1988). The genre of non-juridical oracles (ḫrtw) in Ancient Egypt. Toronto: University of Toronto.British Museum. (2019). British Museum collection database. Retrieved from https://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/search.aspxBroekman, G, P, F. (2010). The leading Theban priests of Amun and their families under Libyan rule. Journal of Egyptian Archæology, 96, 125–148.Brooklyn Museum. (2019). Brooklyn Museum open Collection. Retrieved from https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/search/?advancedČerný, J. (1962). Egyptian Oracles. In Parker, R, A (Ed), A Saite oracle papyrus from Thebes in the Brooklyn museum: papyrus Brooklyn 47.218.3 (pp. 35-49). Providence: Brown University PressDawson, W, P. (1925). An oracle papyrus: B.M. 10335. The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, 11, 147-8.Dembitz, G. (2010). The oracular inscription of the High Priest of Amun Menkheperre in the Khonsu Temple at Karnak. In Hudecz, A, Petrik, A (Eds), Commerce and Kitchen, K, A. (1995). The Third Intermediate Period in Egypt 1100-650 BC (2nd ed). Warminster: Aris & Phillips Ltd.Lichtheim, M. (2006). Ancient Egyptian literature: The New Kingdom. 2. California: University of California PressLouvre Museum. (2020). Louvre Museum Collection. Retrieved From https://www.louvre.fr/en/moteur-de-recherche-oeuvresLull G, J. (2009). Beginning and end of the High Priest of Amun Menkheperre. In Broekman, G, P, F, Demarée, R, J, and Kaper, O, E (Eds). The Libyan period in Egypt: Historical and cultural studies into the 21st–24th Dynasties: Proceedings of a conference at Leiden University, 25–27 October 2007, 23 (pp. 241–249). Leiden and Leuven: Nederlands Instituut voor het Nabije Oosten and Uitgeverij Peeters. Masson, A. (2010). Un nouvel habitant de la rive est du lac Sacré: Le prophète du pieu sacré Pa-sheri-n-aset. Cahiers de Karnak, 13, 345–357.Moore, T. (2012). Oracles, pharaonic Egypt. Berkeley: University of California.Parker, R, A. (1962). A Saite oracle papyrus from Thebes in the Brooklyn Museum: papyrus Brooklyn 47.218.3. Providence: Brown University PressPorten, B. (1996). The Elephantine Papyri in English: three millennia of cross-cultural continuity and change. Leiden, New York: Brill.Ritner, R, K. (2009). The Libyan anarchy: Inscriptions from Egypt’s Third Intermediate Period. Atlanta: Society of Biblical Literature.Ägypten und Altes Testament: Studien zu geschichte, kultur und religion Ägyptens und des Alten Testaments 21. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz Verlag.Stoneman, R. (2011). The ancient oracles: Making the gods speak. New Haven: Yale University Press.Vernus, P. (2003). Affairs and scandals in Ancient Egypt. (David Lorton, Trans.). Ithaca and London: Cornell University Press.
  • 95. The Mummy Lives (1993)

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    Vivid dreams, an ancient love story reborn, and a desecrated tomb. In this episode, we look into 'The Mummy Lives (1993)'. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com BibliographyAston, B, G, Harrell, A and Shaw, I. Stone (2000). In Nicholson. P. T and Shaw. I (Eds), Ancient Egyptian materials and technology. PP. 5-78. Clagett, M. (1995). Ancient Egyptian science, ii. Calendars, clocks and astronomy, 52. Dieleman, J. (2003). Stars and the Egyptian priesthood in the Graeco-Roman period. InPrayer, magic, and the stars in the ancient and late antique world (PP. 137-154). Penn State Press.  Dobek, G. O. (2018). Ancient Egyptian astronomy. Traverse City, Michigan Hart, G. (2005). The Routledge dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses. Routledge. Ikram, S. (2003). Death and burial in Ancient Egypt. Cairo: The American University in Cairo Press. IMDB. (2023). The Mummy Live 1993. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/?ref_=nv_home Lewis, N. (2001). Greeks in ptolemaic Egypt. American Society of Papyrologists. Malek, J. (1992). In the shadow of the pyramids: Egypt during the Old Kingdom. University of Oklahoma Press. Nicholson, P, T, and Rose, P, J. Egyptian Faience. (2000). In Nicholson. P. T and Shaw. I (Eds), Ancient Egyptian materials and technology. PP. 177-195. Pinch, G. (2003). Ancient Egyptian Magic. University of Texas Press; Univ of Texas PR ed. Edition
  • Oracles Episode 2: A Case for Ideomotor Phenomena

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    In this one, we examine Oracles, and the possibility they may have used Ideomotor phenomena, a form of Autosuggestion.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast BibliographyAnderson, A, Nielbo, K, L, Schjoedt, U, Pfeiffer, T, Roepstorff1, A, and Sørensen, J. (2018). Predictive minds in Ouija board sessions. Phenom Cogn Sci, 18, 578-588.Biklen, D. (1992). Communication unbound: Autism and praxis. Harvard Educational Review, 60, 291-315.British Museum. (2019). British Museum collection database. Retrieved from https://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/search.aspxBrooklyn Museum. (2019). Brooklyn Museum open Collection. Retrieved from https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/search/?advancedBurgess, C, A, Kirsch, I, Shane, H, Niederauer, K, L,1 Graham, S, M, and Bacon, A. (1998). Facilitated communication as an ideomotor response. Psychological Science, 9.1, 71-74.Černý, J. (1962). Egyptian Oracles. In Parker, R, A (Ed), A Saite oracle papyrus from Thebes in the Brooklyn museum: papyrus Brooklyn 47.218.3 (pp. 35-49). Providence: Brown University PressLegrain, G. (1917). Le logement et transport des Barques Sacrées et des statues des dieux dans quelques temples égyptiens. Bulletin de l’institut Français d’archéologie orientale, 13, 1–76.Jacobson, J, Mulick, J, and Schwartz, A. (1995). A history of facilitated communication: Science, pseudoscience, and anti-science, science working group on facilitated communication. American Psychologist, 50, 750-765.Louvre Museum. (2020). Louvre Museum Collection. Retrieved From https://www.louvre.fr/en/moteur-de-recherche-oeuvresMcDowell, A G. (1990). Jurisdiction in the workmen's community of Deir El-Medina. Leiden: Nederlands Instituut Voor Het Nabije Oosten.Parker, R, A. (1962). A Saite oracle papyrus from Thebes in the Brooklyn Museum: papyrus Brooklyn 47.218.3. Providence: Brown University PressRay, J, D. (1981). Ancient Egypt. In Loewe, M and Blacker, C (Eds). Divination and Oracles (pp. 176-90). London: George Allen and Unwin LTD.Ray, H. (2015). The mischief-making of ideomotor action. Scientific review of alternative medicine, 3, 34-43.Ritner, R, K. (2009). The Libyan anarchy: Inscriptions from Egypt’s Third Intermediate Period. Atlanta: Society of Biblical Literature.Römer, M. (1994). Gottes- und priesterherrschaft in Ägypten am ende des Neuen Reiches: Ein religionsgeschichtliches phänomen und seine sozialen grundlagen. Ägypten und Altes Testament: Studien zu geschichte, kultur und religion Ägyptens und des Alten Testaments 21. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz Verlag.Shin, Y. K., Proctor, R. W, and Capaldi, E. J. (2010). A review of contemporary ideomotor theory. Psychological Bulletin, 136, 943–974.Stoneman, R. (2011). The ancient oracles: Making the gods speak. New Haven: Yale University Press.Winand, J. (2003). Les décrtes oraculaires pris en l’honneur d’Henouttaouy et de Maâtkarê (Xe et VIIe Pylônes). Cahiers de Karnak, 11, 603–709.