The Egyptian gods are one of the oldest known gods, of which Anubis is probably the oldest. Archaeologists discovered Anubis in the earliest days of Egyptian history more than 5,000 years ago.
For the ancient Egyptians, the whole world followed the pattern of the valley in which they lived; dominated by the Sun and the Nile, both of which brought life and death. Their world is very orderly. Water flows from north to south, and the sun rises from the east and falls in the west. Every year the waters of the Nile River rupture, flow along the fields, and then recede, leaving fertilized land. For the ancient Egyptians, life has a clear rhythm that is reflected in mythology.
There are many other gods that have taken many forms in turn and have many names. Each region and settlement has its own gods and myths, but some gods are common in all parts of the country, so these are best known today, namely Osiris, Isis, Anubis, Bes, Ma' At, Khum, Seth, Hathor, Bastet, Thoth, Sobek, Amun Ra, Mut and Khonsu.
Anubis is probably the earliest Egyptian god. He is of course the 17th main god in northern Egypt. The Greeks call it "Cynopolis" or "City of Dogs". His general role changes as Osiris worship grows. Mythology says that Anubis is the son of Osiris, not his wife Isis, but Nephys [who disguised himself as Isis] worried that her husband is angry with her fertility, and Nephys then asked Isis to become the foster mother of Anubis. .
In modern times, Anubis is mainly referred to as the "God of the Dead", but this connotation is completely absent from his role in Egyptian religion. The afterlife from the ancient Egyptians was very real. They spent a lot of life preparing for this. I believe that when they die, they will go to Duat, the underworld, to judge. The journey is considered difficult, so many spells and spells are needed to help them find their way.
These are written in the book "The Coming Soon of the Day," often referred to as the "Book of Death," placed in the coffin. Books of about 17 feet long will contain their own chosen spells and decorations, while those who are less wealthy will buy a "away nail" and simply fill in the name of the deceased. It is clear from many such books that Anubis is not, so afraid or afraid, he is a friend of the deceased; as "his man on the mountain", Anubis is not only the protector of the deceased, but also The protector of their resting place. This may be the main reason for his interpersonal representation as a man with a wolf head; he always finds cockroaches in or around the cemetery.
Anubis is always shown in black, because once it is preserved, it is the color of the body. Although some scholars believe that it is actually a cockroach/dog hybrid, his form seems to be the form of a wolf. Howard Carter described perhaps the most famous statue of Anubis, the statue of Anubis from the tomb of Tutankhamun, referring to dogs like ears and pointed mouths, but the low tail of the wolf.
Basenji is the dog breed most similar to the Anubis statue, with a unique curly tail. Whether this is a deliberately vague description in every Egyptian Anubis statue has not yet been discovered.
Although the ancient Egyptians believed in the existence of souls or souls, they were equally convinced that both body and spirit were necessary in order to enjoy the afterlife; it was this belief that led them to invent more complex mummification techniques to protect the body and build graves. Hold it.
Anubis protects the body and protects it throughout the mummification process. When he presides over the antiseptic and "open circuit" of the body, the deceased can sing again and prepare to eat again in preparation for the afterlife. For this reason, there is more Anubis statue in each tomb than any other Egyptian statue.
The Anubis final, perhaps the most important role is to guide the deceased through the underworld to the two truth halls, where he [always manifested as a heart] can be judged. Faith is that everyone [including Pharaoh] needs to weigh the feathers of his soul and justice goddess Ma'at. As the guardian of the deceased, Anubis checked whether the proportion was complete before the judgment began. If the soul is too heavy, then Anubis' job is to give the deceased to Ammit. A terrible demon will destroy the deceased forever, but if the judgment is favorable, the deceased is regarded as living an honest and honest life and is welcomed by Osiris.
Whether as a gnoll or a gnoll, the Anubis statue is part of every family in Egypt, giving residents peace of mind that even in death, they have a fair and just guardian and protector to guide eternal life.
Orignal From: Anubis and the afterlife of Egypt
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