CHAPTER VI.--THE MUMMY, NYMPH, OR CHRYSALIS.

The meaning of the insect to the ancient Egyptians, 109 The beetle was regarded as a symbol of Eternity, 110 Has modern science swept aside the ancient poetry? 110 That it is not so, is shown by Réaumur's discoveries, 111 Which show us the marvellous changes the insect undergoes, 112

And how in each stage of growth the next is prefigured, 113 However numerous or great the changes, the individuality is preserved, 114 A future life is provided for, as in the case of the human embryo, 115