Welcome to “Using Egypt,” where our group explores surprising ways in which the West has appropriated ancient Egyptian culture and history over the past several centuries. Whether it be grinding up bits of mummies to create medicine, tying the pyramids to biblical prophecy, or writing an opera infused with “Egyptian mysteries,” there are no shortage of examples of “using” Egypt. Please enjoy and explore our subpages covering Mummia, Pyramidology, and Egyptian Freemasonry to see for yourself how Egypt has been used, reinvented, and reinterpreted by various Western movements.
