The Anubis animal: a behavioural solution?

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    Abstract

    It is proposed that the god Anubis was represented by an animal that is a synthesis of all the canid species that were known to the ancient Egyptians, and that this abstract form was based upon a shared behavioural trait that was deemed particularly appropriate for a mortuary deity.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)17-24
    Number of pages8
    JournalGöttinger Miszellen
    Volume216
    Publication statusPublished - 2008

    Keywords

    • canid behaviour
    • Anubis
    • Wepwawet
    • Egyptian religion

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