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Anubis is one of the most important and recognisable ancient egyptian gods. Anubis is a very ancient god, whose name appears in ancient mastabas as a defender of the departed. At first he was a god of the underworld but later became a god of funeral rites and the embalming process. Anubis is not is actual name but anpu is. Anubis is just a greek version of his name.
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a. All internal organs were removed with the exception of the heart. Next the body was covered in salt and left for about 40 days, until all moisture was eliminated. Perfumed oils and plant resins were then rubbed on the body. Then tick layers of plant resins were applied to glue the strips of linen that were wrapped around the body. The mummy was then placed on a wooden board and more wrappings bound them together. Long linen strips further …show more content…
The first thing that happened was the spirit and soul were separated. Anubis awaited the deceased as he or she was awakened in death. Anubis now begins to guide them. The deceased's journey is now guided by isis who leads them to the gate of the netherworld. Now is the descent into the river in the gallery of the night. It is a journey through the gloomy realm of set. Giant baboons and enemies of osiris attempt to snare the boat on which the deceased navigates the river. Then the evil serpent blocks the dead's way. They must be successful to get passed him. There are now the trials of the seven gates and the ten pylons. Next is the ascent of the stairs of justice. Next is the weighing of the heart ceremony. The ceremony is conducted by anubis, thoth and ma’at. The heart is weighed against the feather of truth. It must be neither heavier or lighter than the feather. If it does not balance out the individual's heart is consumed by the demon ammut and is forever lost. The successful souls are purified in the lotus lake. The soul is now free to live within the field of reeds, in
Anubis is one of the most important and recognisable ancient egyptian gods. Anubis is a very ancient god, whose name appears in ancient mastabas as a defender of the departed. At first he was a god of the underworld but later became a god of funeral rites and the embalming process. Anubis is not is actual name but anpu is. Anubis is just a greek version of his name.
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a. All internal organs were removed with the exception of the heart. Next the body was covered in salt and left for about 40 days, until all moisture was eliminated. Perfumed oils and plant resins were then rubbed on the body. Then tick layers of plant resins were applied to glue the strips of linen that were wrapped around the body. The mummy was then placed on a wooden board and more wrappings bound them together. Long linen strips further …show more content…
The first thing that happened was the spirit and soul were separated. Anubis awaited the deceased as he or she was awakened in death. Anubis now begins to guide them. The deceased's journey is now guided by isis who leads them to the gate of the netherworld. Now is the descent into the river in the gallery of the night. It is a journey through the gloomy realm of set. Giant baboons and enemies of osiris attempt to snare the boat on which the deceased navigates the river. Then the evil serpent blocks the dead's way. They must be successful to get passed him. There are now the trials of the seven gates and the ten pylons. Next is the ascent of the stairs of justice. Next is the weighing of the heart ceremony. The ceremony is conducted by anubis, thoth and ma’at. The heart is weighed against the feather of truth. It must be neither heavier or lighter than the feather. If it does not balance out the individual's heart is consumed by the demon ammut and is forever lost. The successful souls are purified in the lotus lake. The soul is now free to live within the field of reeds, in