
Anubis, Guardian of the Underworld (Gods of Egypt, Myth and Mystery, #7)
By AJ CarmichaelLength8h 51m
About this audiobook
Anubis, Guardian of the Underworld unveils the powerful story of the jackal-headed god who stood at the most sacred threshold in the ancient Egyptian worldview: the passage between life and eternity. Long before Osiris reigned as lord of the dead, Anubis was the protector of tombs, the master of mummification, and the guide who ensured no soul wandered lost in the darkness. This book explores his ancient origins, his evolution into one of Egypt's most trusted deities, and his essential role in every burial ritual—from preserving the body to leading the heart into judgment. Richly detailed and grounded in both myth and archaeology, this volume brings readers deep into a civilization that believed death was not an ending, but a transformation requiring divine care. Through Anubis we discover a belief system built on loyalty, reverence, and the promise that no soul would face the unknown alone.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length8 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 28, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION
8Chapter 7 – The Priesthood and Ritual of Anubis
2Chapter 1 – The Jackal God: Origins of Anubis
9Chapter 8 – Symbolism and Meaning: The Jackal and the Horizon
3Chapter 2 – The God of Embalming: Keeper of the Sacred Flesh
10Chapter 9 – The Transformation of Anubis: From Egypt to the Greco-Roman World
4Chapter 3 – The Tomb and the Soul: Anubis as Guide to Eternity
11Chapter 10 – The Shadow and the Light: Legacy of the God of the Dead
5Chapter 4 – The Weighing of the Heart: The Judgment of the Dead
12About the Author
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6Chapter 5 – Anubis in the Pyramid and Coffin Texts
13About the Publisher
7Chapter 6 – The Temples and Shrines of the Jackal God