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Khentamentiu

The god Khentamentiu (Khenty-Amenty) was protector of the very old royal cemetery in Abydos in Upper Egypt and is attested for already at the time of the unification of the lands around 3100 B.C. He was a jackal with a … Continue reading

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Kabechet – Helper of Anubis

Kabechet is the daughter of Anubis, and she aids him in preparing the body for mummification. When Anubis washes the entrails, it is she who brings him the sacred water for the task. She also gives a cooling drink to … Continue reading

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Anubis – Lord of the Place of Embalming

Anubis (Inpew, Yinepu, Anpu) was an ancient Egyptian god of the underworld who guided and protected the spirits of the dead. He was known as the ‘Lord of the Hallowed Land’ – the necropolis – and Khenty Amentiu, ‘Foremost of … Continue reading

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