Metaphysical Properties

The Egyptian god Anubis was the god of death, mummification, and the afterlife. He was often depicted as a man with the head of a jackal. 

Meaning of Anubis's name 

• Anpu: The Egyptian name of Anubis, which means "to decay"

Anubis's roles

• Lord of the Sacred Land: He controlled the land around the Necropolis, which was the entrance to the afterlife 

• Master of Secrets: He knew what happened after death 

• Foremost of the Westerners: He was the king of the afterlife 

• He who is in the place of embalming: He was responsible for mummification 

Anubis's responsibilities Guided souls to their tombs, Protected souls from evil spirits, Assisted in weighing a deceased pharaoh's heart, Oversaw mummification, and Helped Egyptians enter the afterlife. 

Anubis's significance

Anubis was an important deity in Egyptian religion, and he was often invoked for protection and retribution