The worship of Anubis: The Egyptian god of the afterlife

The worship of Anubis: The Egyptian god of the afterlife

In the vast pantheon of ancient Egyptian gods, few hold as enduring a place as Anubis, the jackal-headed deity who reigned over death, embalming, and the sacred rites of burial. Depicted with the sleek black head of a jackal and the body of a man, Anubis was more than a god—he was a guide, a protector, and a judge for those crossing into the afterlife. His presence permeated tomb walls, funerary texts, and the very rituals that defined Egyptian …