Depicted as a protector of graves as early as the First Dynasty (c. 3100 – c. 2890 BC), Anubis was also an embalmer. By the Middle Kingdom (c. 2055–1650 BC) he was replaced by Osiris …

Anubis, ancient Egyptian god of funerary practices and care of the dead, represented by a jackal or the figure of a man with the head of a jackal.

Anubis is known as the god of death and is the oldest and most popular of ancient Egyptian deities. The ancient Egyptians revered Anubis highly because they believed he had …

Jul 25, 2016 · Anubis (also known as Inpu, Inpw, Anpu) is the Egyptian god of mummification, funerary rites, guardian of tombs, and guide to the afterlife as well as the patron god of lost …

Apr 9, 2025 · Anubis, the jackal-headed god, was a crucial figure in ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife, guiding souls through the underworld filled with obstacles and challenges.

Mar 19, 2025 · Anubis was the original Egyptian god of the dead and one of the oldest known deities, but later relinquished his position to Osiris and became a god more closely associated …

Jun 22, 2025 · Anubis, one of the most iconic deities of ancient Egyptian mythology, is often depicted as the guardian of the underworld. His significance transcends mere representation; …

Anubis was an extremely ancient deity whose name appears in the oldest mastabas of the Old Kingdom and the Pyramid Texts as a guardian and protector of the dead. He was originally a …

Sep 20, 2024 · Anubis stands as one of the most recognizable deities in ancient Egyptian religion, revered as the god of the afterlife and mummification. His presence permeates various …

As time passed, Anubis’s role within ancient Egyptian funerary religion changed, but he still held an important place in Egyptian mythology. Anubis is still credited with the creation of...