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KatDonovan · 22nd May 2001, 05:37 PM

Here you go Kelsi

You wanted a thread for spoilers, and since I have a terminal case of '"The Mummy" on the brain' I have obliged you. Any questions you have, just ask, and I'll try and answer them and hopefully others will as well.

I've already watched "The Mummy Returns" twice, and I want to go see it again.

imported_Bee · 23rd May 2001, 02:08 PM

She would spend a whole day in the theater if she could.

So, Kelsi what did you want to talk about.:rolly2:

kelsi · 23rd May 2001, 02:20 PM

Thanx, KD. OK, a couple of questions ...

- How did the Scorpion King actually die?

- If they were going to the trouble of actually speaking Ancient Egyptian, why use a sword fighting thing that's japanese? (read in an interview with Rachel Weisz that it was)

- Did anyone else think it was out of character for Anck-su-namen to run off at the end? I mean, she seemed completely devoted to Imhotep, and he's way more powerful than her...

KatDonovan · 23rd May 2001, 04:58 PM

Anubis transformed the Scorpion King into the half-man half-scorpion creature because when he made the deal with Anubis, the Scorpion King traded his soul for the chance to defeat his enemies and rule Egypt. So, once he had accomplished his goal, Anubis received his 'payment' so to speak. I would think the creature was in some sort of hibernation until the bracelet of Anubis was returned to the pyramid.

The Scorpion King actually 'died' when Rich pierced his chest with the Spear of Osiris, which, I'm guessing from the murals on the walls of the golden pyramid, was the only thing that could kill him.

At least that's what I think, but you never know

I'm not sure what you mean about the sword fighting thing, tho.

And yes, I do think it was out of charater for Anck-Su-Namun to take off that way. You would think after she committed suicide for him so many centuries eariler, that she would do anything to help him. But you have to wonder. Eve was the reincarnation of Neferteri, and after she was 'resurrected' by Alex, she had all the memories of her past life, but she still had all of her memories and feelings for her husband and son in this life. So you have to figure that, maybe, the reincarnated version of Anck-Su-Namun might not have the same strength of character (if you can call killing yourself strength of character)that the original had. She just had the memories. Maybe she was willing to use those memories and his love for her as access to the power he would wield, and when It came right down to it, she was not willing to die to help him, after all he was mortal by then and had no power.

imported_Bee · 24th May 2001, 03:25 PM

I think Evie had a stronger character and love than Anck-Su-Namun. Anck-Su-Namun knew that first time she would be put to death for killing the pharaoh, so she killed herself. In the end I think she ran to save her own a$$. I don't think her love was as strong, maybe just a lust for power.

kelsi · 26th May 2001, 03:24 PM

Yeah, but all she eva was is a wannabe (or not) Queen, whereas if she saves Imhotep, chances are he might be able to get his powers back, or at least get some powers, an make her more than that.

Perhaps the reason they did it like that is because now Imhotep doesn't really have any reason to ressurect Anck-su-namen, or vice versa, altho, Imhotep could always ressurect Anck-s-n to get 4 revenge or to ask her why she deserted him, and Anck-s-n might resurect(if she could) to apologise, because I REFUSE to believe they don't love each other!!! :alienooh:

Yeah, I know, slightly obssessed... :evil:

An BTW, why were all those people in red robes following Imhotep? Why'd they want to ressurrect him?

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Originally posted by KatDonovan
1) I'm not sure what you mean about the sword fighting thing, tho.

2) maybe, the reincarnated version of Anck-Su-Namun ... just had the memories. ... when It came right down to it, she was not willing to die to help him, after all he was mortal by then and had no power.

1) The sword fight Nefertiri an Anck-s-n. had? In the making of Mummy Returns docu, Rachel Weisz says that it was a japanese martial art, called sai. So why would they be doing a japanese martial art in Ancient Egypt?

2) But if she only had memories, then why did she go so far as to kill Eve? Isn't revenge for sending her father's guard in when they were killing him?

I'm not trying to argue or be difficult, I'm just discussing, so please don't get stressed!!

ewlyn · 24th June 2001, 12:33 PM

I was under the impression that she fled because the part of her which was Meela over ruled that part that was Anck Su Namun. Remember that she was a reincarnation and not the real deal, so to speak. Meela, while obviously feeling the love Anck Su Namun had for Imhotep, wasn't about to risk her skin for him. Especially when she knows he's been brought back from the dead twice so far... I'm sure she'd rather live to raise him again that possibly kill them both.

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22nd May 2001, 05:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
KatDonovan Slainte` Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri USA Posts: 1,608	Here you go Kelsi You wanted a thread for spoilers, and since I have a terminal case of '"The Mummy" on the brain' I have obliged you. Any questions you have, just ask, and I'll try and answer them and hopefully others will as well. I've already watched "The Mummy Returns" twice, and I want to go see it again.

23rd May 2001, 02:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
imported_Bee Who likes to play w/Legos Join Date: May 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,766	She would spend a whole day in the theater if she could. So, Kelsi what did you want to talk about.:rolly2:

23rd May 2001, 02:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
kelsi Expert Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sitting in front of my computer, at home, on Chulak. Posts: 1,411	Thanx, KD. OK, a couple of questions ... - How did the Scorpion King actually die? - If they were going to the trouble of actually speaking Ancient Egyptian, why use a sword fighting thing that's japanese? (read in an interview with Rachel Weisz that it was) - Did anyone else think it was out of character for Anck-su-namen to run off at the end? I mean, she seemed completely devoted to Imhotep, and he's way more powerful than her...

23rd May 2001, 04:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
KatDonovan Slainte` Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri USA Posts: 1,608	Anubis transformed the Scorpion King into the half-man half-scorpion creature because when he made the deal with Anubis, the Scorpion King traded his soul for the chance to defeat his enemies and rule Egypt. So, once he had accomplished his goal, Anubis received his 'payment' so to speak. I would think the creature was in some sort of hibernation until the bracelet of Anubis was returned to the pyramid. The Scorpion King actually 'died' when Rich pierced his chest with the Spear of Osiris, which, I'm guessing from the murals on the walls of the golden pyramid, was the only thing that could kill him. At least that's what I think, but you never know I'm not sure what you mean about the sword fighting thing, tho. And yes, I do think it was out of charater for Anck-Su-Namun to take off that way. You would think after she committed suicide for him so many centuries eariler, that she would do anything to help him. But you have to wonder. Eve was the reincarnation of Neferteri, and after she was 'resurrected' by Alex, she had all the memories of her past life, but she still had all of her memories and feelings for her husband and son in this life. So you have to figure that, maybe, the reincarnated version of Anck-Su-Namun might not have the same strength of character (if you can call killing yourself strength of character)that the original had. She just had the memories. Maybe she was willing to use those memories and his love for her as access to the power he would wield, and when It came right down to it, she was not willing to die to help him, after all he was mortal by then and had no power.

24th May 2001, 03:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
imported_Bee Who likes to play w/Legos Join Date: May 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,766	I think Evie had a stronger character and love than Anck-Su-Namun. Anck-Su-Namun knew that first time she would be put to death for killing the pharaoh, so she killed herself. In the end I think she ran to save her own a$$. I don't think her love was as strong, maybe just a lust for power.

24th June 2001, 12:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
ewlyn Proud Ringer & HCNB Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ascot, England Posts: 498	I was under the impression that she fled because the part of her which was Meela over ruled that part that was Anck Su Namun. Remember that she was a reincarnation and not the real deal, so to speak. Meela, while obviously feeling the love Anck Su Namun had for Imhotep, wasn't about to risk her skin for him. Especially when she knows he's been brought back from the dead twice so far... I'm sure she'd rather live to raise him again that possibly kill them both.