21 Freaky Facts Too Odd To Be True

#46: Mummy Meals

Civilizations throughout history have left behind intriguing records and artifacts that provide insight into their customs and practices. Some discoveries may leave us astounded by the beliefs and behaviors of people from different eras.

In the Middle Ages, an unusual practice existed where people would consume mummies for medicinal purposes. Yes, you read that correctly—mummies, the preserved human bodies. While the medicinal properties they believed mummies possessed remain a mystery, this practice highlights historical traditions’ fascinating and sometimes perplexing aspects.