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Anubis

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Name — The ancient Egyptian god of the dead and embalming, usually depicted with a jackal's head.

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Etymology

Came into English from Latin Anūbis, which itself came from Ancient Greek Ἄνουβις (Ánoubis), tracing back to Egyptian jnpw, i-n:p-w-E16.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Anubis” mean?
The word “Anubis” means the ancient Egyptian god of the dead and embalming, usually depicted with a jackal's head.
How do you pronounce “Anubis”?
“Anubis” is pronounced uh-NYOO-bihs (/əˈnjuːbɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Anubis” in a sentence?
Here is “Anubis” used in a sentence: “The tomb's wall painting showed Anubis weighing a soul's heart.”
What part of speech is “Anubis”?
“Anubis” is a name.

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