The scarab is a large species of dung beetle native to Egypt and appears in artwork at countless ancient sites in the country.
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The ancient Egyptians also mixed honey and crocodile dung, applied to the woman's private parts, as a contraceptive.
The Egyptians used different concoctions to help different people
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They also used it in medicine, with dog, donkey, and gazelle dung all celebrated for their healing properties and their ability to ward off bad spirits.
poop helped with medicine and healing properties to get rid of bad spirits
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The ancient Egyptians 5,000 years ago were clearly captivated by the cycle of life, as dung beetles buried droppings from which new beetles would eventually emerge," Professor Ford writes in the latest issue of The Microscope Journal.
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The god Khepri, who symbolised the creation and the renewal of life, often appears with a scarab beetle for a head.
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The beefy insects lay their eggs in animal droppings and bury them, with their young later emerging from the smelly mess.
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