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'''Natron''' is a [[salt]] mixture that occurs naturally in arid environments. It's white to colorless when pure, but shades to grey or yellow when impure.<ref>{{WP|Natron}}</ref> | |||
'''Natron''' is a salt mixture that occurs naturally in arid environments. It's white to | |||
In ancient [[Egypt]], natron was highly valued due to its importance in the mummification process, and funerary rites.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | ==Usage== | ||
In ancient [[Egypt]], natron was highly valued due to its importance in the [[mummification]] process, and funerary rites.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref><ref name="Odor Most Foul">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Odor Most Foul]]</ref> | |||
It could also be used to disinfect wounds and wash stubborn stains, like blood.<ref name="Rites of Anubis">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Rites of Anubis]]</ref> | |||
The | ==History== | ||
The most important source for natron during the 1st century BCE was the village of [[Nitria]] in the middle of [[Saqqara Nome]].<ref name="Rites of Anubis" /> | |||
After hunting down and killing [[Rudjek]], the nomarch of the nome and an [[Order of the Ancients]] member, the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] was taken to Nitria by [[Nefertari]], the chief healer of the village, when she found Bayek injured near the [[Bent Pyramid]].<ref name="Rites of Anubis" /> | |||
== | The following year, Bayek returned with the intent to thank Nefertari for helping him; Rudjek's widow still lived in the village, as did Rudjek's [[Suphia|lover]], and the villagers believed Bayek killing Rudjek had 'cursed' the village, for the nearby shrines of [[Anubis]] had been disturbed.<ref name="Rites of Anubis" /> | ||
Around the same time, [[Memphis]] was believed to be cursed, and a foul stench haunted its streets. Bayek was asked to investigate and solve the issue, and he learned that the natron used at the [[Wabet of Memphis|mummification temple]] had been tainted. The [[Hetepi|Lizard]], a member of the [[Order of the Ancients]] had arranged the natron used at the temple to be mixed with white [[Saqqara Nome|Saqqara]] sand, threatening the temple head and his daughter. Due to this meddling, the natron failed to dry out the corpses, and the mummies rotted.<ref name="Odor Most Foul" /> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
Historically, natron has been confused with {{Wiki|niter}}, and thus with [[saltpeter]].<ref>{{WP|Niter}}</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' {{1st}} | |||
**''[[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]'' | |||
*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{ACO}} | {{ACO}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Minerals]] | ||
[[Category:Materials]] | |||
[[Category:Resources]] | |||
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Natron is a salt mixture that occurs naturally in arid environments. It's white to colorless when pure, but shades to grey or yellow when impure.[1]
Usage[edit | edit source]
In ancient Egypt, natron was highly valued due to its importance in the mummification process, and funerary rites.[2][3]
It could also be used to disinfect wounds and wash stubborn stains, like blood.[4]
History[edit | edit source]
The most important source for natron during the 1st century BCE was the village of Nitria in the middle of Saqqara Nome.[4]
After hunting down and killing Rudjek, the nomarch of the nome and an Order of the Ancients member, the Medjay Bayek of Siwa was taken to Nitria by Nefertari, the chief healer of the village, when she found Bayek injured near the Bent Pyramid.[4]
The following year, Bayek returned with the intent to thank Nefertari for helping him; Rudjek's widow still lived in the village, as did Rudjek's lover, and the villagers believed Bayek killing Rudjek had 'cursed' the village, for the nearby shrines of Anubis had been disturbed.[4]
Around the same time, Memphis was believed to be cursed, and a foul stench haunted its streets. Bayek was asked to investigate and solve the issue, and he learned that the natron used at the mummification temple had been tainted. The Lizard, a member of the Order of the Ancients had arranged the natron used at the temple to be mixed with white Saqqara sand, threatening the temple head and his daughter. Due to this meddling, the natron failed to dry out the corpses, and the mummies rotted.[3]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Historically, natron has been confused with niter, and thus with saltpeter.[5]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (first appearance)
- Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑
Natron on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Origins – Odor Most Foul
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Assassin's Creed: Origins – Rites of Anubis
- ↑ Niter on Wikipedia