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Both ancient and modern cultures have depicted their gods as animals
Living and Dying Room 24
Mexico Room 27
Journey into the mummy Meet Nesperennub and find out what secrets he is hiding...
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Helmet from the ship-burial at Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon, 7th century AD
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Chinese jade Find out why jade is the most highly-prized material in China
Power and Taboo Discover the gods of the Polynesian islands of the Pacific Ocean
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