Grave Goods

  • Ancient Egypt
  • 1 min

By Crusader1307

The term ''Grave Goods'' is used to describe the ancient practice of burying a deceased with various personal articles of varying wealth. Originally thought to be regulated to just Royalty or high-ranking Warrior's – the use of Grave Goods may also have been associated with the ''Common Man'' as well. Some cite the earliest discovery of the practice at roughly 100,000 years ago. Goods could be personal mementos, weapons and even food stuffs. The selection of such was related to the type of Culture and their religious belief system. Most common with most Cultures was that such items would also be present in The Afterlife, and would be needed and used by The Deceased.

Ancient Egypt is perhaps the most common;y thought of Culture that put great emphasis into Grave Goods. So much so, that Craftsmen specialized in the production of such articles. Many Cultures also developed ''Curse Legends'' to emphasize the penalty for those foolish enough to disinter the dead to steal their Grave Goods. In later Centuries (as even today), the practice (while not as extravagant as Eons past), was followed. Often a memento from a Family Member is placed into the grave or casket of The Deceased. In this way, the Grave Goods are seen as a ''piece'' of the living Family Member being able to be with that person for Eternity (or as a comfort for The Living).