A mummy is an embalmed or specially preserved dead body. The ancient Egyptians wanted to preserve the body so that the dead person's spirit or "ka" could remain there. Mummies are often characters in cartoons, comics, or movies, like "Goosebumps" or "Jonny Quest".
Egypt, Late Period Probably 27th-31st Dynasties, 525-332 B.C.   "Wrapped Mummy of a Man" Human remains and linen, 63 inches long Funded by John A. Manget, 1921.4 Collection of the Michael C. Carlos Museum