Anubis

Painting created by Julien

Anubis is an ancient Egyptian deity associated with death, judgment after death, and protection of the deceased. During judgment after death, Anubis stands alongside the souls helping to weigh the heart of the deceased against the Feather of Ma’at which symbolizes order and balance in the universe to determine the purity of his soul . If the heart was heavier than the feather, it meant that the person had committed sins in his life and was doomed to annihilation. If the heart was lighter than the feather, the soul was allowed to pass into the afterlife. Anubis is a benevolent deity his decision is not an act of severity, but rather a path towards balanced justice and harmony.