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How would you describe a dead body?
If the person died not too long ago, pretty normal... lifeless with a glaze in their eyes, but normal. 10 days ago, they are starting to decay, and smells horrible.
Do Irish put coins on dead peoples eyes for safe passage?
nope, those are/were the Greeks. The Irish leave a window open and then closed two hours later to prevent the spirit from re-entering. The body is then cleaned up as well as a rosary, cross and candles placed around the dead. The candle remains lit as long as the dead person is in the house. Their windows are closed, clocks will be stopped at the time the person died and mirrors will be covered or face the wall.
Where do most names originate from?
I'm pretty sure it's the country of orgin or long past occupations. (i.e. jack black: the last name "black" could have ment a family member was a blacksmith long ago)
How long did the ancient Egypt burial prosses take?
70 days in total. The first 40 day, the body was watched, and then the last 30days were spent actually preparing the body to enter the afterlife. Sources: I have been an Egyptologist for seventeen years and am a proffesor at The university of Notre Dame.
How long has Saint Nicholas been dead?
Saint Nicholas has been dead since December 6, 343. Saint Nicholas was referred to as the "wonderworker", and his likeness has attributed to the story of Santa Claus.
