The Shrine of Anubis For King Tutankhamun Anubis was the god of embalming, tombs, and the dead. Because jackals were frequently seen in tombs, and because Anubis was believed to guard the dead, he was depicted as a black dog or a hybrid with a dog's head and a human body. He was the lord of the tomb, oversaw the embalming rituals, and was responsible for guiding the deceased to the underworld and presenting them before Osiris to have their souls weighed, according to ancient Egyptian beliefs. Ne

Meet Anubis, the ancient Egyptian guide to the afterlife and overseer of mummification. | Untold Ancient History

Anubis statues stood as divine guardians at the temple of Pharaoh Tuthmosis III. | Beyond Legends