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What are the four Egyptian canopic jars?

In ancient Egyptian religion and mortuary practices, canopic jars were four vases used to store and preserve the internal organs of a deceased person. They were placed in the tomb alongside the mummy and were often made of limestone, alabaster, or pottery. The four jars were each associated with a different organ and were typically marked with the symbol or image of the deity responsible for protecting the organ.

The four Egyptian canopic jars are:

1. The imset jar: This jar held the liver and was protected by the goddess Isis.

2. The hpy jar: This jar held the lungs and was protected by the goddess Nephthys.

3. The duamutef jar: This jar held the stomach and was protected by the god Duamutef.

4. The qebhsenuef jar: This jar held the intestines and was protected by the god Qebhsenuef.