Anpu
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A god from ancient Egypt with a jackal head who protects the dead
- proper noun
- Literature
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Anubis
- In Egyptian mythology, Anpu guided souls to the afterlife.
Examples
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Many ancient texts describe Anpu as the protector of the dead and overseer of mummification.
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Anpu is a god.
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Archaeologists discovered a statue of Anpu in the ruins of an old temple.
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Look at Anpu!
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In ancient Egyptian mythology, Anpu is the god of mummification and the afterlife.
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Anpu is often depicted as a man with the head of a jackal in ancient Egyptian art.
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Many ancient Egyptians prayed to Anpu for protection in the afterlife.
Synonyms
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An ancient Egyptian god pictured as a man with a jackal head who guides the dead
highlights the broader idea of life after death rather than a specific realm
Surface Forms
Anpu main
Etymology
Anpu is the ancient Egyptian name for the jackal-headed god often called Anubis by the Greeks. Think of a jackal standing 'guard' at a tomb to remember why Anpu became the protector who guides the dead and looks after the mummified bodies.