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Anubis. Luke Whitney 4 th Grade. Anubis Facts. Since jackals were often seen in cemeteries, the ancient Egyptians believed that Anubis watched over the dead. Anubis was also the god of embalming. Priests often wore a mask of Anubis during mummification ceremonies. Anubis Facts.
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Anubis Luke Whitney 4thGrade
Anubis Facts • Since jackals were often seen in cemeteries, the ancient Egyptians believed that Anubis watched over the dead. • Anubis was also the god of embalming. • Priests often wore a mask of Anubis during mummification ceremonies.
Anubis Facts • The mother of Anubis is Nephthys. • The skin of Anubis is often seen as very dark black or with a tinge of red. • As the hieroglyph indicates, Anubis is commonly seen as a jackal.
Anubis Facts • Anubis is the god of death. • Anubis is also known as Inpu. • The father of Anubis is Osiris. • Being the god of death, Anubis protects the souls who are traveling in the underworld.
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