Egyptian Mythology |
God of the underworld |
Anubis is the oldest known god of all the Ancient Egyptian gods. He was originally the god of the underworld, but now is known as the god who protects the dead whose bodies have been preserved in tombs.
He is the son of Set (the evil storm god) and Nephthys (the funerary goddess).
He is depicted as a human with jackal's head.
He is the son of Set (the evil storm god) and Nephthys (the funerary goddess).
He is depicted as a human with jackal's head.