Anubis is the Greek name for the god of death, mummification, afterlife, tombs, and the underworld in the ancient Egyptian religion. It is usually depicted as a dog or a man with a dog's head. Archaeologists have concluded that the animal that was revered as Anubis was an Egyptian canine, the African jackal. 13 окт. 2020 г.
What kind of dog head did Anubis have?
The symbol of Anubis — a black canine or a muscular man with the head of a black jackal — the ancient Egyptian god of the dead was said to oversee every aspect of the process of dying. He facilitated mummification, protected the graves of the dead, and decided whether or not one's soul should be granted eternal life.
What is Anubis's head?
In the Middle Kingdom, Anubis was often portrayed as a man with the head of a jackal.
Why Anubis has a dog head?
Often represented by a man with the head of a jackal (cynocephalus literally means "dogheaded"), Anubis is said to have that feature because jackals specifically were associated with death and were known to lurk around cemeteries looking for meals of decomposing flesh.
What dog does Anubis look like?
The Xoloitzcuintle, also known as the Mexican hairless dog, resembles the Egyptian god Anubis.
