Egyptian

Honoring Anubis: God of the Afterlife and Transitions

Honoring Anubis: God of the Afterlife and Transitions

Anubis has a bad rap. As a death god and Lord of the Afterlife, he is often portrayed in contemporary media as an evil or angry villain. Nothing is further from the truth.

Historically Anubis (Anpu or Inpu) is a much admired god who was seen as both the weigher of the heart (judgement) and the protector of souls (guardian).