"'This is not the first time we have found Greek papyri, bundled, sealed, and incorporated into the mummification process, but until now, their content was mainly magical.'"
"'It is worth noting that, since the late 19th century, a huge number of papyri have been discovered at Oxyrhynchus, including Greek literary texts of great importance, but the real novelty is finding a literary papyrus in a funerary context.'"
"'The fragment of Homer's iconic poem was found within the gut of a mummy in 'Tomb 65'.'"
Archaeologists found a fragment of Homer's Iliad inside the gut of an Egyptian mummy, dating back 1,600 years. This is the first instance of a Greek literary text being incorporated into the mummification process. The papyrus was discovered in a Roman-era tomb in Oxyrhynchus, Egypt, and was placed in the abdomen during embalming. Previous findings included Greek texts, but they were primarily magical. The Iliad fragment contained a list of ships linked to the epic poem, showcasing its significance in funerary contexts.
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