Anubis is the Greek name for the ancient jackal-headed god of the dead in Egyptian mythology whose hieroglyph version is more accurately spelled Anpu (also Ano-Oobist, Anoubis, Anupu, Anbu, Wip, Ienpw, Inepu, Yinepu, Inpu, or Inpw). He is also known as Sekhem Em Pet. Prayers to Anubis have been found carved on the most ancient tombs in Egypt; indeed, the Unas text (line 70) associates him with the Eye of Horus. He serves as both a guide of the recently departed and a guardian of the dead. No public procession in Egypt would be conducted without an Anubis to march at the head, the "go-between" of gods and men. The ancient Egyptians swore "by the Dog" when making oaths they would not break. Portrayal Anubis was the guardian of the dead

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