In ancient Egyptian mythology, Anubis was the god of the dead and the afterlife. He was often depicted as a man with the head of a jackal, and was associated with the mummification process and the weighing of the heart in the judgment of the dead. Anubis was believed to protect the dead on their journey to the afterlife and to guide them to the underworld. He was also associated with the funeral rites and the burial process.

An Anubis tattoo may be worn as a tribute to the ancient Egyptian culture or as a symbol of protection and guidance in the afterlife. It may also be chosen as a way to honor a loved one who has passed away or as a personal tribute to the god Anubis. An Anubis tattoo may be designed in a variety of styles, from realistic to stylized, and can be done in black and grey or in full color. The design may include elements such as the god's jackal head, Anubis' iconic crook and flail, and hieroglyphic symbols associated with the god.

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Some additional information about Anubis

• Anubis was the son of Osiris and Nephthys, and was considered the patron of the necropolis (cemetery) at Abydos.

• In addition to his role as the god of the dead, Anubis was also associated with the afterlife in other ways. He was thought to be the protector of the graves of the pharaohs and the royal tombs, and was believed to have the power to bless the deceased with a good and peaceful afterlife.

• Anubis was sometimes depicted as a jackal-headed man, but he was also sometimes shown as a jackal or as a man with a jackal head and the body of a human.

• Anubis tattoos may be chosen for a variety of reasons. Some people may be drawn to the tattoo as a way to honor their cultural heritage or to pay tribute to ancient Egyptian mythology. Others may choose an Anubis tattoo as a symbol of protection or as a representation of their belief in the afterlife. Anubis tattoos may also be chosen for their aesthetic appeal or as a way to symbolize the idea of transformation and rebirth.