Anubis is one of the most iconic gods of ancient Egypt. He was initially related to the Ogdoad of Hermopolis, as the god of the underworld. In the Pyramid Texts of Unas, Anubis is associated with the Eye of Horus who acted as a guide to the dead and helped them find Osiris.
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Anubis is one of the most iconic gods of ancient Egypt. He was initially related to the Ogdoad of Hermopolis, as the god of the underworld. In the Pyramid Texts of Unas, Anubis is associated with the Eye of Horus who acted as a guide to the dead and helped them find Osiris.
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In the Early Dynastic period and the Old Kingdom, he enjoyed a preeminent (though not exclusive) position as lord of the dead, but he was later overshadowed by Osiris. His role is reflected in such epithets as “He Who Is upon His Mountain” (i.e., the necropolis), “Lord of the Sacred Land,” “Foremost of the Westerners,” and “He Who Is in the Place of Embalming.”.
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Anubis in Ancient Egyptian also known as Inpu, Inpw, Jnpw, or Anpu in Ancient Egyptian is the god of funerary rites, protector of graves, and guide to the underworld, in ancient Egyptian religion, usually depicted as a canine or a man with a canine head.
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Colour: Very dark brown / black. Unsure of age.
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I bought this in the early 80's from Safaga in Eqypt - been sat in my loft for years. Have taken lots of photo's to try and show as much detail as possible. Including one imperfection 10mm long.
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Anubis is the god of death and mummification in ancient Egyptian mythology, and is considered one of the most prominent gods associated with the afterlife. Anubis is considered the protector of the dead and their guide in the afterlife.
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Anubis in Ancient Egyptian also known as Inpu, Inpw, Jnpw, or Anpu in Ancient Egyptian is the god of funerary rites, protector of graves, and guide to the underworld, in ancient Egyptian religion, usually depicted as a canine or a man with a canine head.
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