Anubis - anpw, inpew, He who is in his wrappings Options

Anubis/Inpew
by Mirjam

Anubis/Inpew/Yinepu/Anpu, "Lord of the Hallowed Land", meaning the necropolis. Jackal or dog headed god protecting the deceased. Known since Predydnastic times and linked to the name Khenty Amentiu, "Foremost of the Westerners". He was also the protector of embalming and guardian of the mummy and the necropolis. Sem priests used to wear a mask of Anubis during mummification.

After the cult of Osiris had risen to power, Anubis was placed under his rule, Osiris taking over much of Anubis´ role as caretaker and protector. This is when Anubis became the embalmer, ("he who is before the divine booth") and overseer of the funerary proceedings.

In the Hall of Judgement he oversaw the weighing of the heart of the deceased. In myth he is sometimes called the son of Nebt-Het (Nephtys) and Set or of Nephtys and Osiris. The jackal or doglike animal which he also is shown in has so far not been satisfactorily identified.

Main center of worship:

Zawty/Lycopolis/Asyut, 13th N, Upper Egypt

Other places:

Mena´t Khufu/ el Minya, 16th N, Upper Egypt

Hardai, 17th Nome, Upper Egypt

Saqqara 1st N, Lower Egypt.

http://www.realmagick.com/articles/70/370.html

Anubis:

He is in fact a jackall.

He's a quiet and friendly being.but always serious.

He[and several others of that group,Sekhmet and Set notably]are NOT into being worshipped!

He is a healer of sorts and has a kind but practical heart.

He always gives useful information about thier kind of majick,solid history facts,and is quick to tell you,not everything written about them is true.

He and Set like the dark.

He likes games of skill and strategy,but deplores violence.

The best time to contact him,Set,or Sekhmet is when it is dawn in Egypt,place your intent at the top of the great pyramid.speak deliberately and with respect,none of them have any likeing for gibberish. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/egypt1.gif)

Some interesting things of note there, GeNoCyDe and Bym!

Anpu fascinates me, and from what I've read in the experiences of others, would be a most valuable friend, if you will. I've a small, hand-made, black-clay statuette (the typical jackal seated upon the sarcophagus) of him situated on my windowsill. It has a small space inside to hold trinkets, but I plan on cleaning it out shortly.

I've yet to attempt any work with Anpu, for various reasons. The only "preassembled" ritual I have is fiat_lux_777/Todd's "Invocation of Anubis", which is based off Liber Israfel/YHVH formula--and as I've made it a motto of starting with evocation before invocation, I suppose I would either need to make my own changes or construct my own ritual.

Either way, it'd be for the best. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I'm curious to hear what other knowledge and experience forum-goers have of Anpu, first-hand or otherwise.

Also--GeNoCyDe: You mention Set in your trio of Neter. I take it you've worked with him as well? If it is not too much a trouble, I'd love to hear anything more you're willing to share on this or the topic at hand. PM will be fine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Thanks.

Shalom.
-Seiko
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