Anubis

[ uh-noo-bis, uh-nyoo- ]

noun

, Egyptian Religion.

1. the god of tombs and weigher of the hearts of the dead: represented as having the head of a jackal.

Anubis

/ əˈnjuːbɪs /

noun

1. Egyptian myth a deity, a son of Osiris, who conducted the dead to judgment. He is represented as having a jackal's head and was identified by the Greeks with Hermes

Example Sentences

We fleetingly touched upon the possible roots of Anubis as the god of the dead.

From Realm of History

Now in spite of this popular modern visual motif, from the historical perspective, Anubis is one of the oldest deities among the numerous Egyptian gods.

From Realm of History

Winckelmann, says: Those with the figures or heads of Serapis or Anubis incised upon them are of this period.

From Project Gutenberg

I reminded Anubis of this: and moreover I told him, what he ought to be aware of, that Melanops did honour to his relationship.

From Project Gutenberg

A few young monkeys and one old Anubis baboon alone took no notice of the snake.

From Project Gutenberg

In Ancient Egypt the dog-headed god Anubis was the guide and protector of souls.

From Project Gutenberg

Anubis, the jackal, or dog-headed protector of the dead, presides over the process of embalming.

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