Ancient Evil: Scream of the Mummy (Bram Stoker's the Legend of the Mummy 2)
An Aztec Priest, an ancient evil, and the end of the fifth age of the earth. In this episode, we travel to Mexico to look into Ancient Evil: Scream of the Mummy from the year 2000. In the UK, this film was instead titled Bram Stoker's the Legend of the Mummy 2.
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Names and Terms
Cihuateteo = Devine Goddesses that haunt crossings and bring misfortune.
Huītzilōpōchtli = A solar and war god. The patron god of the Aztecs.
Mictlan = A hell like place of suffering beneath the earth where the Aztec's believed most people went after death.
Tlachtli = the court in which a Mesoamerican ballgame was played.
Tzitzimime = Deities with skeletal faces, webbed hands and feet, and necklaces of hands and hearts.
Bibliography
Aguilar-Moreno, M. (2006). Handbook to life in the Aztec world. Infobase Publishing
Burland, C, and Forman, W. (1980). The Aztecs: gods and fate in ancient Mexico. Orbis Publishing
IMDB. (2023). Ancient Evil: Scream of the Mummy. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/?ref_=nv_home
Jones, M. (2002). Bram Stoker's Legend of the Mummy 2. Retrieved from https://moviearchive.citizencaine.org/
Pennock, C, D. (2008). Bonds of blood: gender, lifecycle and sacrifice in Aztec culture. Palgrave Macmillan Publishing
Soustelle, J. (1955). Daily life of the Aztecs: on the Eve of the Spanish Conquest. O’Brian, P (Trans). Stanford University Press
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Mummy Movie Podcast
The Mummy Movie Podcast unearths the fascinating intersection of ancient history, Egyptology, and horror cinema. Hosted by a trained Egyptologist, ancient historian, and archaeologist with experience in Egypt and the UK, this podcast uses the iconic Mummy as a symbol of both ancient Egypt’s mystery and the terror that has captivated audiences for generations.
Each episode delves into films centred around subjects such as ancient history, Egyptian mythology, and classic horror, offering expert reviews and insightful commentary. Beyond movie analysis, the podcast explores the real historical contexts behind these films, examining how ancient cultures, myths, and archaeological discoveries have influenced popular culture and horror storytelling. Special episodes also dive deeper into world history and the real stories behind these cinematic adventures.
Whether you're a fan of history, horror, or both, The Mummy Movie Podcast brings you a unique blend of entertainment and education, unwrapping the mysteries of the past while shedding light on how ancient Egypt continues to inspire modern-day films.
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