Anubis is the god of embalming and mummification. He is one of the oldest known gods and possibly older than Osiris. Like Osiris, Anubis works in the underworld. Like other major gods, Anubis is worshipped widely throughout and prayers to him were carved onto the walls of very ancient tombs.
Anubis has many duties in the underworld. Firstly, he oversees the mummification process to ensure that it is done properly. Next, he guides the souls of the dead through the underworld and tests them on their faith. More of his duties include weighing the deceased’s heart on the Scale of Justice with Maat’s feather and feeding the wicked souls to the Ammit the demon.
