VOICED : Tintin y el enigma de la momia amerindia desata la polemica en Belgica

The transcript discusses a controversy over the mummy that inspired Hergé's Rascarcapac in Tintin's 'The Seven Crystal Balls'. Both Pairi Daisa Zoo and the Museum of Art and History in Brussels claim to possess the authentic mummy. The zoo's claim has sparked debate, as the museum argues that Hergé frequently visited their exhibits. The museum's mummy, believed to be a 16th-century farmer from near Arica, Chile, arrived in Belgium in 1841. Despite the zoo's acquisition of a 2,000-year-old mummy in 2008, the true inspiration remains uncertain. The only consensus is that the mummy was part of a 1979 exhibition in Brussels, which Hergé attended.

What sparked the controversy regarding the mummy that inspired Hergé's Rascarcapac?

• A new Tintin book release

• Claims by a Belgian zoo and museum

• A documentary about Tintin

• An auction of ancient artifacts

Why does the Museum of Art and History in Brussels believe their mummy inspired Hergé?

• The museum has the oldest mummy in the world

• The museum is the only one in Belgium

• Hergé worked at the museum

• Hergé was a frequent visitor and drew inspiration from their exhibits

What is a notable difference between the mummy at Pairi Daisa and the depiction in Tintin?

• The mummy at Pairi Daisa is from Egypt

• The mummy at Pairi Daisa has different hair and ornaments

• The mummy at Pairi Daisa is a fictional creation

• The mummy at Pairi Daisa is made of gold

How did the zoo respond to the controversy over the mummy's inspiration?

• They denied having any mummy

• They claimed to have the only authentic mummy

• They expressed regret over the controversy

• They accused the museum of lying

What was the purpose of the 1979 exhibition in Brussels that Hergé visited?

• To showcase new archaeological findings

• To sell Tintin merchandise

• To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tintin's first album

• To promote a new Tintin movie