Anubis

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Definition

Proper noun * Egyptian god of tombs and ruler of the underworld: Anubis is a deity in ancient Egyptian religion, associated with mummification, the afterlife, cemeteries, and the protection of graves. He is traditionally depicted as a man with the head of a jackal or a wild dog.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • In Egyptian mythology, Anubis weighed the hearts of the dead against the feather of Ma'at.
    • Priests performing mummification rituals often wore masks of Anubis.
    • The ancient Egyptians prayed to Anubis for protection in the afterlife.
Advanced Usage
  • "Cult of Anubis": Refers to the religious worship and practices dedicated to this god.
    • The Cult of Anubis was particularly prominent during the Early Dynastic Period.
  • "Anubis gate" or "gate of Anubis": A symbolic or mythological entrance to the underworld guarded by the god.
    • The deceased hoped to pass safely through the gate of Anubis.
Variants and Related Words
  • Anubian (adj): A modern, non-standard adjective meaning "of or relating to Anubis."
    • The artifact had distinct Anubian imagery.
  • Inpu/Anpu: The original Egyptian name for the god, which "Anubis" is derived from.
Synonyms
  • Psychopomp: A general term for a deity or spirit that guides souls to the afterlife (Anubis is a specific psychopomp).
  • Funerary deity: A god associated with death and burial rites.
Related Concepts
  • Weighing of the Heart: The specific judgment ceremony presided over by Anubis.
    • The "Weighing of the Heart" was a central moment in the journey to the afterlife.
  • Jackal-headed: Describes the most common iconographic form of Anubis.
    • The jackal-headed statue was an effigy of Anubis.
Noun
  1. Egyptian god of tombs and ruler of the underworld; usually depicted as a man with the head of a jackal

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