Who was the ancient Egyptian god of mummification and the afterlife, depicted with the head of a black jackal, who guided souls to the underworld?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Anubis (Inpu)
- Step 1: Anubis was the jackal-headed god associated with embalming, mummification, and the preservation of the body for eternity.
- Step 2: He oversaw the Weighing of the Heart ceremony in the Hall of Two Truths before presenting the justified soul to Osiris.
Answer
Anubis (Inpu).
Why not the others: 'Osiris' was the green-skinned sovereign lord of the underworld; 'Horus' was the falcon-headed god of kingship; 'Ra' was the supreme solar deity.
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