Brianna Chesser and Kaitlin Janusz! Congratulations to both of them for sending in the correct answers and being lucky enough to be chosen in the random drawing. I hope you have a spooky time on Friday night!
Thanks to everyone who entered the contest. I wish I could give you all free tickets! If you still want to attend the Legion’s Ghoulish Gala, tickets can be purchased here.
Here are the answers to the contest questions:
1) The new exhibition is a homecoming celebration of sorts, marking the return of a special mummy to the Legion of Honor. What is the name of the mummy?
Irethorrou, pronounced Iret-net Hor-irw, which means “The Eye of Horus is Upon Youâ€. He was an Egyptian priest that has been dead for close to 2,500 years.
2) Since 1944, the mummy has been on loan to another California museum. What is the name of the museum and where is it located?
Stockton’s Haggin Museum
Check out the short news video below to learn more about Irethorrou and his journey from the Haggin Museum to the Legion of Honor.
Sarah B.