Anubis Anubis
(Anubis, Ανουβις). Egyptian deity, son of Osiris and Isis. He was depicted as a man with the head of a jackal (or dog). Anubis is compared with the Greek Hermes.
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ANUBIS(Greek Άνουβις), Inpu (Egyptian inpw), in Egyptian mythology, god is the patron saint of the dead; revered in the form of a black jackal lying down or wild dog Sab (or in the form of a man with the head of a jackal or dog). A.-Sab was considered the judge of the gods (in Egyptian “sab” - “judge” was written with the sign of a jackal). The center of the cult of A. was the city of the 17th nome of Kas (Greek Kinopolis, “city of the dog”), but his veneration spread very early throughout Egypt. During the period of the Old Kingdom, A. was considered the god of the dead, his main epithets are “Khentiamenti,” that is, the one who is ahead of the country of the West (the kingdom of the dead), “the lord of Rasetau” (the kingdom of the dead), “standing in front of the palace of the gods.” According to the Pyramid Texts, A. was the main god in the kingdom of the dead; he counted the hearts of the dead (while Osiris mainly personified the deceased pharaoh, who came to life like a god). However, gradually from the end of the 3rd millennium BC. e. A.'s functions are transferred to Osiris, who is assigned his epithets, and A. is included in the circle of gods associated with the mysteries of Osiris. Together with Isis, he searches for his body, protects it from enemies, together with Totom present at the court of Osiris.
A. plays a significant role in the funeral ritual; his name is mentioned in all Egyptian funeral literature, according to which one of essential functions A. was preparing the body of the deceased for embalming and turning it into a mummy (the epithets “ut” and “imiut” define A. as the god of embalming). A. is credited with laying hands on the mummy and transforming the deceased with the help of magic into Oh(“enlightened”, “blessed”), coming to life thanks to this gesture; A. arranges around the deceased in the burial chamber Mountain of children and gives each a canopic jar containing the entrails of the deceased for their protection. A. is closely associated with the necropolis in Thebes, on the seal of which a jackal was depicted lying over nine captives. A. was considered the brother of God Baht, which is reflected in the tale of two brothers. According to Plutarch, A. was the son of Osiris and Nephthys. The ancient Greeks identified A. with Hermes.
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Anubisin Egyptian mythology, the patron god of the dead; was revered in the form of a lying black jackal or a wild dog (or in the form of a man with the head of a jackal or dog). Anubis was considered the judge of the gods. The center of the cult of Anubis was the city of the 17th nome of Kas (Greek Kinopolis, “city of the dog”), but his veneration spread very early throughout Egypt. During the period of the Old Kingdom, Anubis was considered the god of the dead, his main epithets are “Khentiamenti”, i.e. the one who is ahead of the West (the “kingdom of the dead”), “the lord of Rasetau” (“the kingdom of the dead”), “standing in front of the palace of the gods” . According to the Pyramid Texts. Anubis was the main god in the kingdom of the dead, he counted the hearts of the dead (while Osiris mainly personified the deceased pharaoh, who came to life like a god). From the end of the 3rd millennium BC. e. the functions of Anubis pass to Osiris, who is assigned his epithets. And Anubis is among the circle of gods associated with the mysteries of Osiris. Together with Thoth present at the trial of Osiris. One of the most important functions of Anubis was to prepare the body of the deceased for embalming and turning it into a mummy. Anubis was credited with laying his hands on the mummy and transforming the dead person with the help of magic into an ah (“enlightened”, “blessed”), who came to life thanks to this gesture; Anubis placed children around the deceased in the burial chamber of Horus and gave each a canopic jar with the entrails of the deceased for their protection. Anubis is closely associated with the necropolis at Thebes, the seal of which depicts a jackal lying over nine captives. Anubis was considered the brother of the god Bata. According to Plutarch, Anubis was the son of Osiris and Nephthys. The ancient Greeks identified Anubis with Hermes.
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(Source: Ancient Egyptian Dictionary and Reference Book.)
ANUBISin Egyptian mythology - the patron of the dead. He was the son of the vegetation god Osiris and Nephthys. God Set wanted to kill the baby, and Nephthys had to hide the child in the swamps of the Nile Delta. The Supreme Goddess Isis found the baby and raised him. When Set killed Osiris, Anubis wrapped the body of his father god in fabrics, which he soaked in a composition he himself invented. This is how the first mummy appeared. Therefore, Anubis is considered the god of funeral rites and embalming. Anubis participated in the trial of the dead and was the escort of the dead to the afterlife. This god was depicted with the head of a jackal.
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An amulet with the image of a dog symbolizes the magic of the other world and protects the soul on its final journey.
The image of Anubis next to the body of the deceased was necessary for the further journey of the soul. It was believed that the dog-headed god met the human soul at the gates of the underworld and escorted it to the courtroom. There, the embodiment of the soul - the heart - was weighed on special scales, on the other side of which lay the feather of the goddess of truth Maat.
City of Dogs
The city of Kinopolis (from Greek - “city of the dog”) was dedicated to Anubis. The wife of Anubis, Input, was also revered there. She was also depicted with a dog's head.In this city, dogs were protected by law; they could enter any house, and no one could lay a hand on them. For killing a dog the punishment was the death penalty. If a resident of another city killed a dog from Kinopol, this could serve as a reason for declaring war.
The Pharaoh Hound still exists today, and its characteristic pointed muzzle with large erect ears is very similar to ancient depictions of Anubis.
They loved it not only in Kinopol. Herodotus testified that the Egyptians plunged into deep water in the event of the death of a domestic dog, shaved their heads and refused to eat. The embalmed body of the dog is on a special one, and the funeral ceremony was accompanied by loud sobs.
It is no coincidence that the dog has become a symbol of peace. The Egyptians believed that dogs could sense death. A dog howling in the night that Anubis is preparing to guide someone's soul to the afterlife. It was believed that dogs saw ghosts as clearly as living ones, so in the underworld dogs guarded the gates, preventing the souls of the dead from escaping back.
The role of Anubis in the ancient Egyptian pantheon was similar - he guarded and protected the gods. No wonder his name is “Standing in front of the palace of the gods.” Anubis also held court among the gods, and even the executioner in ancient Egypt wore a mask with the head of a wild dog, symbolizing the hand of God in carrying out the sentence.
One of the most mysterious ancient Egyptian gods is Anubis. He rules the kingdom of the dead and is one of its judges. When the Egyptian religion was just beginning to exist, God was perceived as a black jackal that devours the dead and guards the entrance to their kingdom.
Appearance
A little later, not much remained of the original image. Anubis is the god of the kingdom of the dead in the ancient city of Siut; above him in the religion of the Egyptians there is only a god in the guise of a wolf named Upuatu, to whom the deity from the kingdom of the dead obeys. It was believed that it was Anubis who transferred the souls of the dead between worlds.
But where the deceased would end up was decided by Osiris. 42 god-judges gathered in his chamber. It was their decision that depended on whether the soul would end up in the Fields of Iala or be given up to spiritual death forever.
Libra of Anubis
The mention of this god is reflected in the Book of the Dead, compiled for the fifth and sixth dynasties of the pharaohs. One of the priests described his own stay with his wife with Anubis. The book says that he and his wife bowed their knees before the divine judges. In the chamber where the fate of the soul is decided, there are special scales, behind which stands the god of death Anubis. He places the priest's heart on the left bowl, and on the right bowl the feather of Maat - a symbol of truth, reflecting the righteousness and infallibility of human deeds.
Anubis-Sab is another Egyptian name for this god. It means "divine judge." The chronicles contain information that he had magical abilities- he could see the future. It was Anubis who was responsible for preparing the deceased for death. His duties included embalming and mummification of the body. After which he placed children around the body, each of them in their hands holding vessels with the organs of the deceased. This ritual was performed to protect the soul. When worshiping Anubis, while preparing the body, the priests wore a mask with the face of a jackal. The correct conduct of all rituals guaranteed that at night the mystical deity would protect the body of the deceased from the influence of evil spirits.
Greco-Roman faith
When the active development of the cults of Isis and Serapis began in the Roman Empire, the perception of the jackal-headed deity of Ancient Egypt changed a little. The Greeks and Romans began to consider him a servant of the supreme gods, comparing the god of the dead with Hermes. In those days it was believed that he was the patron of anesthesiologists, psychologists and psychiatrists. This opinion appeared after attributing additional qualities to Anubis. He was also believed to be able to indicate Right way lost, lead him out of the labyrinth.
Ancient Egyptian god of death
Anubis was mostly depicted with the body of a man and the head of a jackal. His main mission was to transport the soul to the afterlife. There are records that he appeared to people during the Old Kingdom, taking on the image of the Duat. According to legends, his mother was the goddess Inut.
Anubis was most worshiped in Kinopolis, the capital of the seventeenth Egyptian nome. In one of the cycles of descriptions of the gods, the patron of the dead helped Isis in search of parts of Osiris. But during the times of animistic ideas, Anubis appeared to the inhabitants in the form of a black dog.
Over time, Egyptian religion developed and Anubis changed his image. Now he was depicted as a man with the head of a dog. Kinopol became the center of death. According to Egyptologists, the spread of the cult was extremely rapid for those times. According to the inhabitants of the Ancient Kingdom, this deity was the master of the underworld, and his name was Khentiamentiu. Before the appearance of Osiris, he was the main one in the entire West. Other sources indicate that this is not his name, but the name of the place where the temple of Anubis is located. The literal translation of this word is “the very first Westerner.” But after the Egyptians began to worship Osiris, many of the functions of the Duat were transferred to the new supreme god.
New Kingdom period, XVI-XI centuries BC
In Egyptian mythology, Anubis is the god of the dead, the son of Osiris and Nephthys, sister of Isis. The mother hid the newborn god from Set, her legal husband, in the swamps of the Nile. He was subsequently found by Isis, the mother goddess, who raised Anubis. After some time, Set, turning into a leopard, killed Osiris, tearing his body into pieces and scattering it throughout the world.
Anubis helped Isis collect the remains of Osiris. He wrapped his father's body in a special cloth, and, according to legend, this is how the first mummy came into being. It was thanks to this myth that Anubis became the patron of necropolises and the god of embalming. Thus, the son wanted to preserve his father's body. According to legend, Anubis had a daughter, Kebkhut, who poured libations in honor of the dead.
Name
During the Old Kingdom period from 2686 to 2181 BC, the name Anubis was written in the form of two hieroglyphs, literal translation which sounds like “jackal” and “peace be upon him.” After this, the name of God began to be written as “jackal on a high stand.” This designation is still used today.
History of the cult
In the period from 3100 to 2686 BC, Anubis was represented as a jackal. His images are also on the stone from the era of the reign of the first dynasty of pharaohs. Previously, people were buried in shallow pits, which were often torn apart by jackals, which may be why the Egyptians associated the god of death with this animal.
The most ancient mentions of this god are considered to be in the texts of the pyramids, where Anubis is found in explanations of the rules of burial of the pharaohs. At that time, this god was considered the most significant in the kingdom of the dead. Over time, its influence weakened, and already during the Roman era it was depicted ancient god Anubis together with the dead, whom he led by the hand.
As for the origin of this god, information also changed over time. Looking at early Egyptian mythology, one can find references to the fact that he is the son of the god Ra. The sarcophagus texts found report that Anubis is the son with the head of a cat) or Hesat (cow goddess). After some time, Nephthys began to be considered his mother, who abandoned the baby, after which her sister Isis adopted him. Many researchers believe that such a change in the pedigree of the god is nothing more than an attempt to make him part of the pedigree of the god Osiris.
When the Greeks ascended the throne, the Egyptian Anubis was crossed with Hermes and became the single god of the dead, Hermanubis, due to the similarity of their missions. In Rome this god was worshiped until the second century AD. Then mentions of it could be found in the alchemical and mystical literature of the Middle Ages and even the Renaissance. Despite the opinion of the Romans and Greeks that the Egyptian gods were too primitive and their images were unusual, it was Anubis who became part of their religion. They compared him to Sirius and revered him as a Cerberus living in the kingdom of Hades.
Religious functions
The main function of one of the Anubis was to guard the graves. It was believed that he guards the desert necropolises on western shores Nila. This is evidenced by texts carved on the graves. He also engaged in embalming and mummification of corpses. Rituals were held in the burial chambers of the pharaohs, where the priests, wearing a jackal mask, performed everything necessary procedures so that at night God will protect the body from evil forces. According to legend, Anubis saved the bodies of the dead from angry forces using a red-hot iron rod.
Set, in the form of a leopard, tried to tear apart the body of Osiris, and Anubis saved him by branding the husband of his biological mother. Since then, it is believed that this is how the leopard got its spots, and the priests, when visiting the dead, wore their skins to scare away evil spirits. The Egyptian god Anubis also took the souls of the dead to the judgment of Osiris, just as the Greek Hermes brought the dead to Hades. It was he who decided whose soul was heavier on the scales. And it depended on how he weighed the soul of the deceased whether it would go to heaven or go into the mouth of the terrible monster Amat, who was a hippopotamus with lion paws and the mouth of a crocodile.
Image in art
It was Anubis who was most often depicted in the art of Ancient Egypt. At the very beginning he was presented as a black dog. It is worth noting that the shade was purely symbolic; it reflected the color of the corpse after rubbing it with soda and resin for further mummification. In addition, black reflected the color of silt in the river and was associated with fertility, foreshadowing rebirth in world of the dead. Later, the images changed; the god of death Anubis began to be represented in the form of a man with the head of a jackal.
There was a ribbon around his body, and he held a chain in his hands. As for funerary art, he was depicted as a participant in mummification or sitting on the grave and guarding it. The most unique and unusual image of Anubis was found in the tomb of Ramesses II in the city of Abydos, where the face of the god was completely human.
Anubis is known as the god of death and is the oldest and most popular of the ancient Egyptian deities.
The ancient Egyptians held Anubis in high esteem because they believed that he held great power over their physical and spiritual selves when they died.
His fame continued until the dawn of the Middle Kingdom. It was originally called by the ancient Egyptians: Inpu or Anpu.
Although the ancient Egyptian word for a royal child is inpu, it is more likely that this god's name comes from the word "imp", which means "to decay."
The Form of Anubis
Anubis looked like a man with the head of a jackal or completely in the form of a jackal.
In ancient times, animals like jackals ruled cemeteries. They dug up the freshly buried corpses, tore their flesh and ate it.
Historians believe this is what prompted the ancient Egyptians to depict the god of the afterlife as a jackal. New genetic research show that the ancient Egyptian jackal was not a jackal at all, but an ancient wolf.
Anubis's skin is often depicted as black, while jackals are usually brown. The reason is that the color black is a symbol of death, but it is also a symbol of the fertile and black soil of the Nile.
Anubis's area of responsibility
IN ancient history Anubis was known as the absolute ruler of the underworld (called the Duat). Later, this role passed to Osiris.
"Keeper of the Scales": One of his many roles, his task was to determine the fate of the souls of the dead. As depicted in the Book of the Dead, Anubis weighed the heart of the dead on feather scales.
The feather represents lies or truth. If the scale of justice were directed towards the heart, dead man would have been consumed by Ammit, a female demon dubbed the "devourer of the dead".
And if the scale of justice had tipped the scales, Anubis would have led the deceased to Osiris, who would have helped him ascend to heaven for a dignified existence. God of Embalming and Mummification: Anubis held an important role in overseeing the embalming and mummification of the dead.
Anubis's daughter (Kebeshet) is often seen as his assistant in the process of mummifying the dead. The ancient Egyptians believed that Anubis smeared the bodies of the dead so that they retained the sweet smell of herbs and plants.
Anubis also assisted in the "opening of the mouth" ritual to ensure good burial. This ritual was performed so that the dead person could eat and speak in the afterlife.
Protector of the Tomb: As the god of Egypt responsible for protecting the dead, many of Anubis' prayers were carved into the graves of the dead.
The history of mythology varies, but according to legend: Osiris's brother (Set) killed Osiris by luring him into a bizarre coffin, nailed it and pushed it into the Nile.
The wife and sister of Osiris (Isis) returned Osiris's body to the Phoenician shore, but the angry Set cut Osiris's body into pieces and scattered it throughout Egypt.
Anubis, Isis and Nephsis collected all the pieces (with the exception of the reproductive organ of Osiris).
Another Egyptian god, called Thoth, helped restore the body, and Anubis wrapped Osiris in linen, the effect of which gave him the title "He who practices embalming."
Anubis's parents
There are several versions of how Anubis appeared:
The son of Nephsis and Osiris is the most popular version. As the Goddess of Darkness, Nephsis would naturally be the mother of the god who supervised the embalming process as well as guiding souls to the afterlife.
Son of Nephsis and Seth: Seth is also implied to be the father of Anubis. In this version, it is believed that Nephsis disguised herself as Osiris' beautiful sister, Isis, in order to bear a son for Horus. Since Set is the God of darkness, storms and destruction, it is easy to see how Anubis could be his son.
Son of Nephsis and Ra: According to early mythological texts (Sun God) was depicted as the father of Anubis, and his mother was supposedly Bastet, the cat-headed goddess or Nephsis.
Anubis's wife was called Antup: she had the body of a woman and the head of a jackal. They also had a daughter named Kebeshet, who was the goddess of purification.
Temple of Anubis
Anubis was worshiped by all of Egypt, and his cult center was in Zinopolis, located in the 17th city (in the province) of Upper Egypt.
Cynopolis translates as “city of dogs”, and this name is very suitable for it because close connection between jackals and dogs, and the fact that some scientists believe that Anubis was indeed an ancient wolf.
In 1922, a shrine to Anubis was discovered in the tomb of King Tut. It was made of wood, plaster, lacquer and gold leaf: the statue depicts Anubis in animal form in a recumbent position, just as he is in his hieroglyph.
As evidence indicated, this sanctuary was likely used at the funeral of the great pharaoh and was aimed at helping the pharaoh in the afterlife.
Anubis in art
In addition to the statue of Anubis discovered in the tomb of King Tut, his image is often found in ancient Egyptian art.
In museums today there exist masks and figurines of Anubis dating back to the early and late Ptolemaic period (332-30 BC).
Facts about Anubis
- Anubis was the god of the dead and the underworld until the Middle Kingdom, until this role was taken over by Osiris.
- He is one of the oldest gods, dating back to the Old Kingdom.
- Anubis is the inventor and god of embalming and mummification.
- He presided over death in the underworld (the so-called Duat).
- Anubis was the Guardian of Libra, accustomed to weighing hearts dead souls. His high level anatomical knowledge thanks to embalming made him the patron of anesthesiology.
- A bedside statue of Anubis occupies a central place in the tomb.
- The priests who embalmed dead corpses wore a jackal mask.
- Greek mythology confuses with Anubis, from whom the god Hermanubis emerged.
Name: Anubis
A country: Egypt
Creator: ancient egyptian mythology
Activity: god, guide of the dead to the afterlife
Anubis: character story
The culture of Ancient Egypt fascinates both researchers and creative individuals who try to connect fictional worlds with pharaohs, deities, tombs, sarcophagi and mummies. The mystical god Anubis, who leads souls to the halls of the underworld, has become popular not only in the country of deserts and the overflowing Nile, but also in the modern world.
History of creation
In almost every religion there are prerequisites for animism - the belief in the animation of nature. During the animistic period, from 3100 to 2686 BC, Anubis was strongly associated with the jackal or the Sab dog (some see similarities with the Doberman Pinscher). But since religion did not stand still, the image of the guardian of the underworld was soon modernized: Anubis was depicted with the head of an animal and human body.
All the metamorphoses of the companion of death can be evidenced by images on stones that have been preserved since the reign of the first dynasty of pharaohs: drawings and hieroglyphs tell how the deity of the pantheon changed functionally and externally.
Perhaps jackals became associated with Anubis because in those days people were buried in shallow pits, which these animals often tore apart. Ultimately, the Egyptians decided to put an end to this outrage through deification. In addition, the inhabitants of the hot country believed that jackals roaming the graves at night would protect the dead after sunset.
The name Anubis was also coined by the Egyptians for a reason. Initially (from 2686 to 2181 BC), the nickname of God was written in the form of two hieroglyphs. If you translate the symbols literally, you get “jackal” and “peace be upon him.” Then the meaning of Anubis's name was transformed into the phrase "jackal on a high stand."
The cult of the god quickly spread throughout the country, and the capital of the seventeenth Egyptian nome, Cinople, became the center of the veneration of Anubis, as mentioned by Strabo. Archaeologists found the most ancient mentions of the patron of the dead in the texts of the pyramids.
As you know, all sorts of rituals were associated with the burial of the pharaohs, which included the embalming technique. Anubis is actually found in manuscripts that indicated the rules for the burial of the deceased owner of the Egyptian throne. The priestesses who prepared the corpse for burial wore Anubis masks made of painted clay, since the god was considered an expert in this field.
In the Old Kingdom (during the reign of the III-VI dynasties), Anubis was considered the patron of necropolises and cemeteries, and was also the guardian of poisons and medicines. Then the deity with the head of a jackal was considered the most significant of the entire list.
The guide of the dead enjoyed such popularity until it appeared, to which most of the functions of the master of the Duat (the afterlife) were transferred, and Anubis remained as a guide and served as a servant, weighing hearts at the judgment of the dead. Animals dedicated to God were kept in buildings adjacent to the temples. When they died, they were also mummified and sent to another world with all honors and rituals.
Mythology
In the mythology of Ancient Egypt, the afterlife is called the Duat. In the ideas of the Predynastic period, the kingdom of the dead was located in the eastern part of the sky, and the souls of the dead Egyptians moved into the stars. But later the concept of the Duat changed: the god Thoth appeared, who transports souls on a silver boat. Also, the afterlife was located in the Western Desert. And between 2040 and 1783 BC. There was an idea that the kingdom of the dead was underground.
According to legend, Anubis is the son of Osiris, the god of rebirth and the underworld. Osiris was depicted as a mummy wrapped in white cloth, from under which green skin was visible.
This god reigned over Egypt and patronized fertility and winemaking, but was killed by his brother Set, who wanted to usurp power. The jackal-headed god Anubis gathered the severed parts of his father together, embalmed and swaddled him. When Osiris was resurrected, he began to rule the kingdom of the dead, giving Horus the opportunity to rule the world of the living.
The mother of Anubis is Nephthys, whose essence is practically not revealed in religious literature. In mythological texts she appears in all funeral ceremonies magical rites and the mysteries of Osiris, participates in the search for his body and guards the mummy.
This goddess is considered by researchers as an aspect of Black Isis or as the goddess of death. She was sometimes called the Lady of the Scrolls. According to legend, Nephthys was the author of mournful texts, so she was often associated with the goddess Seshat, who is in charge of the duration of the reign of the pharaohs and manages the royal archives.
The woman is considered the legal wife of Set. Having fallen in love with Osiris, she took the form of Isis and seduced him. This is how Anubis was born. In order not to be caught in treason, the mother abandoned the baby in the reed thickets and thereby doomed her son to certain death. Thanks to happy occasion Isis found the foundling. Anubis was reunited with his own father Osiris, albeit in an unusual way.
The ancient Greek writer and philosopher believed that in fact the guide of the dead was the son of Seth and Nephthys, whom Isis found and raised. Some scientists also believe that Anubis descended from the evil, ferocious deity Set and was the rightful master of the kingdom of the dead. When Osiris appeared in the pantheon, Anubis became his companion. Therefore, a new branch of mythology was invented, representing Anubis as the illegitimate son of Osiris.
- Anubis appears both on book pages and in films and animation works. According to rumors, in 2018, a film dedicated to this god will be presented to avid film fans. The main character will be Dr. George Henry, whose soul ended up in the abode of an Egyptian god.
- IN Ancient Egypt there was a “Book of the Dead” containing religious hymns. It was placed in the tomb of the deceased to help the soul overcome the barriers of the other world.
- Filmmakers and writers use the image of Anubis in their works, and artists try to place it on a sheet of paper. Simple lovers of mysticism and ancient religious motifs perpetuate the image of Anubis on their skin, and everyone comes up with the meaning of the tattoo and its characteristics for themselves.
- Each dead person went to the court of Osiris, who sat on a throne with a rod and a whip. His assistants Anubis and Thoth weighed the heart, which the Egyptians considered a symbol of the soul. On one cup was the heart of the deceased (conscience), and on the other was the Truth. As a rule, it was a feather or a figurine of the goddess Maat.
- If a person led a pious lifestyle, then both scales were equal, and if he committed sins, then the heart prevailed in weight. After the trial, the unrighteous were eaten by Amat, a lion with the head of a crocodile. And the righteous went to heaven.
- Some people ask the question: “Is Anubis an evil or a good god?” It is worth saying that he cannot be placed in a categorical framework, because during the trial he is guided by justice.
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