Anubis is the jackal-headed god of the dead in ancient Egyptian religion, linked with mummification and the protection of tombs. He was said to weigh the hearts of the dead against a feather.
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Anubis is the god of funerary rites, protector of graves, and guide to the underworld.
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Anubis is the Egyptian god of mummification and the afterlife.
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Anubis, also called Anpu, ancient Egyptian god of the dead, represented by a jackal.
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A newly excavated site near Saqqara suggests Anubis was worshipped there for centuries.
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Anubis is the Egyptian god of mummification and the afterlife.