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anubis

/əˈnuː.bɪs/

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noun

/əˈnuː.bɪs/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к древнеегипетскому богу, связанному с гробницами, мумификацией и загробной жизнью, часто изображаемому с головой шакала.

A proper noun referring to the ancient Egyptian god associated with tombs, mummification, and the afterlife, often depicted with a jackal head.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Egyptian deityB2formal

    An ancient Egyptian god associated with tombs, the afterlife, and the protection of the dead, often depicted as a man with the head of a jackal.

    ruЕгипетское божество

    • Anubis was believed to guide souls through the underworld.
    • Temples dedicated to Anubis were built near burial sites.
    • In Egyptian mythology, Anubis weighed the hearts of the deceased.
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  • anubis's possessive singular form