Meaning & use

Anubis

proper noun·Advanced

The ancient Egyptian god of the dead and mummification, typically depicted with a jackal's head.

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Ancient Egyptians believed Anubis guided the souls of the dead to judgment.

The temple wall showed Anubis weighing a heart against a single feather.

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Anubis was especially associated with embalming and protecting graves in ancient Egyptian religion.

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