Opening the mouths of mummies was a ritual believed to restore the deceased's ability to speak in the afterlife. One method involved using a special tool known as a "ritual knife" to make a small incision at the mouth. Another way was through the use of a "magical opening" ceremony, where priests would recite spells and touch the mummy's mouth with sacred objects. Additionally, some mummies had their mouths opened by removing the embalmed organs, which sometimes included the removal of the jaw, allowing access for rituals.
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