Many tourists, leaving the country in which they rested, buy souvenirs as a keepsake. In Egypt, foreigners are offered a choice of a large number of figurines symbolizing an ancient deity. Recently, there have been many rumors that the Anubis figurine can harm its owner. Let's try to figure out if this is really so and what this ancient Egyptian god is famous for.
A bit of history
Initially, the Egyptians drew this god in the form of a black jackal. He was the patron of the realm of the dead and served as a judge. Over time, his appearance changed, and he was already represented as a man with a jackal's head. On his shoulders lay a great responsibility, since it was he who was to judge people after the end of their human life.
It was also believed that he decided when it was time for someone to leave earthly life. In fact, Anubis performed the duties of death in ancient Egypt. For a long time he was the only god of the underworld, but later acquired the status of a judge. Osiris took himplace, although he was considered only the revived mummy of the pharaoh.
Judge of human souls
In one of the chambers of the ancient city of Siuta, there are scales, which Anubis tirelessly watches. When the soul enters the underworld, he puts the heart of a person on one bowl, and the feather of Maat on the other, symbolizing the truth and righteousness of a person’s deeds. If the scales remain in a calm state, or lean towards the main organ, then Anubis escort the soul to the Fields of Ialu. Peace and comfort reign in this world. If the feather outweighs, the soul is destroyed.
Due to this fact, the described deity is feared and considered the king of the underworld. But this should not mean that the statuette of Anubis cannot be kept in the house!
There is another aspect to his dark history. In ancient Egypt, people were afraid of jackals because they liked to dig in graves. Therefore, they endowed Anubis with the head of a jackal, in the hope that deification would relieve them of fear. Gradually, from scavengers, these animals turned into defenders of dead people. They wandered between the graves at night, but no longer terrified the population. Over time, the appearance of Anubis turned black, which was associated with the skin tone of a mummified person.
The other side
In addition to his service in the underworld, Anubis is famous for the discovery of such an important process as embalming. According to myths, after his father, Osiris, was killed, he wrapped his body in a cloth soaked in a specialcomposition. The result was the first mummy. That is why Anubis is considered the founder of funeral rites.
Don't belittle his contribution to science just because his other activities are directly related to death. In Egypt, this God is still revered and praised, but for a Russian person, everything related to burial and the afterlife can cause fear. That is why most people believe that it is dangerous to keep an Anubis figurine at home.
Superstitions and far-fetched fears
The Russian Orthodox Church equates Anubis with pagan demons. What believing person would want to keep such a souvenir in his house? But the Slavs also had their own pagan gods, which could lead to even greater horror than the Egyptian ruler of the underworld. At one time they were also worshiped and revered with no less fanaticism. Why do we praise our gods and at the same time fear strangers?
In Greece, there is a tradition: when a baby's first tooth appears, he is given a small spoon, on which the profile of Anubis is engraved. It is believed that this will protect the baby from diseases, since this god was the patron of poisons and medicines. To think that an Egyptian god, even in the form of a figurine, can bring disaster to an Orthodox person is at least stupid and unreasonable. Therefore, to the question of whether it is possible to keep the figurine of Anubis at home, the answer is unequivocal - yes.
Not just a pretty souvenir
The figurine of Anubis looks beautiful and original, which allowed her to gain popularityexotic lovers. Such a thing can be the beginning of a new hobby - a collection of ancient deities. If deep down you still have a fear of a gloomy image, you can get rid of it with the help of holy water.
Spray on the figurine and forget about all the far-fetched superstitions. The figurine of Anubis cannot bring any harm. Therefore, feel free to put it in the most prominent place. It will not only diversify your interior, but, as the legend says, will not let illness into your house.
Recently there have been new rumors that Anubis figurines are brought as a gift by those people who want to bring trouble on you and your family. It is not necessary to explain that such a belief was invented by stupid people. An Anubis figurine in the house is as dangerous as your dining table.
Any thing that does not fit into the framework of what is permitted by the Orthodox Church can be considered cursed and carrying a charge of negative energy. However, if you remove all these items from a person's everyday life, then you can simply stop in development. All fears and superstitions were invented by man, and you should not pay attention to them!
