Question

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what was the function of a burial mask?
a. to protect the body
b. to help the spirits recognize the body
c. to confuse grave robbers

Explanation:

Burial masks, most notably from ancient Egyptian culture, were created to preserve the likeness of the deceased so that their ka (spirit) could recognize and reunite with their physical form in the afterlife. While they offered minor physical protection, their primary religious/funerary function was spirit recognition.

Answer:

B. to help the spirits recognize the body