Anubis
Definition
A major deity in the ancient Egyptian pantheon, guide of souls in the afterlife (psychopomp), protector of graves, and patron of embalming; iconographically represented as a man with the head of a black jackal or as a full jackal, he held the crucial role of weighing the hearts of the dead during the judgment of Osiris.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Anubis
- God Anubis
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper noun, masculine singular, syntactically uninflected in standard english usage. |
| Formation | Greek corruption of the original ancient Egyptian name 'Anpu', deeply rooted in early dynastic religious texts. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ə.ˈnu.bɪs] |
| Source | The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt and Mythological Systems |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În arta funerară egipteană, zeul Anubis este adesea pictat aplecat deasupra mumiilor regale pentru a le proteja.
EN: In Egyptian funerary art, the god Anubis is often painted leaning over royal mummies to protect them.
RO: Preoții care efectuau ritualul de mumificare purtau măști ceremoniale mari din lut care îl reprezentau pe Anubis.
EN: The priests who performed the mummification ritual wore large ceremonial clay masks representing Anubis.
RO: Cartea Morților conține numeroase incantații dedicate lui Anubis pentru a asigura o călătorie sigură prin Duat.
EN: The Book of the Dead contains numerous incantations dedicated to Anubis to ensure a safe journey through the Duat.
Idioms & Phrases
Masca lui Anubis / Mask of Anubis
RO: Obiect ritualic purtat de marele preot egiptean în timpul procesului de mumificare pentru a întruchipa autoritatea divină.
EN: A ritual object worn by the Egyptian high priest during the mummification process to embody divine authority.
Cultul lui Anubis / Cult of Anubis
RO: Sistem străvechi de venerare și ofrande centrat istoric în orașul Cynopolis, capitala simbolică a zeului-șacal.
EN: An ancient system of worship and offerings historically centered in the city of Cynopolis, the symbolic capital of the jackal god.
Ochiul lui Anubis / Eye of Anubis
RO: Simbol grafic utilizat pe amulete protectoare pentru a respinge spiritele rele și a păzi mormintele de jefuitori.
EN: A graphic symbol used on protective amulets to ward off evil spirits and guard tombs against raiders.
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