Attributes
God of death, embalming, funeral rites, and the protection of cemeteries and tombs.
Correspondence table
| Stones | Obsidian, onyx, lapis lazuli, hematite |
| Planets | Mercury, Pluto |
| Day | Wednesday |
| Deities | Osiris, Thoth |
| Creatures | Dog, jackal |
| Plants | Cedar, cypress, myrrh |
| Signs | Scorpio, Virgo |
| Direction | West |
| Offerings | Wine, bread, incense, sacred oil |
Symbols and appearances
Anubis is often depicted as a man with a jackal head or as a full black jackal, symbolizing his connection to death and his ability to guide souls in the afterlife. Other notable symbols include the scale used to weigh the hearts of the deceased against the feather of Ma'at during judgment, and the nemes, the striped headdress worn by many Egyptian gods.
Genealogy
| Parents | Osiris, Nephtys |
| Consort | Anput |
| Child | Kebechet |
Myths
Anubis is best known for his role in the weighing of the heart ritual, where he weighs the deceased's heart against the feather of Ma'at to determine if the soul can enter the afterlife. He is also associated with embalming, having embalmed Osiris himself. Anubis is often seen as the protector of the dead, guiding them through the dangers of the afterlife.
Spiritual message
Anubis, in his role as guide of the dead, teaches acceptance of the natural cycle of life and death. He reminds us of the importance of justice, truth, and integrity, and serves as a reminder that our actions and choices have consequences beyond our earthly life.
