Anubis

Origin: Ancient Egyptian mythology

Combination: human + jackal

Classification: Mammal

Other Names: Anpu

Associations: death, afterlife, judgement

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Anubis is an ancient Egyptian deity often depicted with the body of a man and the head of a jackal. As the god of the afterlife and embalming, Anubis played a vital role in Egyptian funerary rituals.

He guided and protected the souls of the deceased during their journey to the afterlife. Anubis also oversaw the process of mummification, ensuring the preservation of the body. He is associated with death, judgement, and the weighing of hearts.