Topic: Anubis

Jason Quitt explains the Egyptian rationale for mummification, which was intended to keep the physical body recognizable so the spirit would not become lost. He describes the "Ka statue" as a vessel for the deceased's energy, which required nourishment through offerings to maintain its power for miracles. The discussion also notes the astronomical connection between the 70-day mummification process and the period when the star Sirius is invisible behind the sun.

Horoscopic astrology, characterized by precise mathematics, dates back to the first century BC in the Eastern Mediterranean. Ancient texts attribute the art to divine origins, specifically Hermes, or mythic founders like the Egyptian pharaoh Nechepso and his priest Petosiris. These historical pairings establish the long-standing relationship between political rulers and their astrological advisors.

Hermanubis, a syncretic deity combining the Greek Hermes and the Egyptian Anubis, serves as a "way opener" and guardian of the border between life and death. This dog-headed form persisted in European folk tradition through figures like the dog-headed Saint Christopher, who was depicted as a protector of travelers until the late medieval period. The discussion warns against using such entities for simple financial success, suggesting instead that they facilitate deeper navigation of the spiritual landscape.

Zep Tepi refers to the "First Time," a legendary golden age in Egyptian mythology. Robert Temple suggests the Sphinx originally featured the head of Anubis, the jackal god, rather than a lion, citing its canine body proportions. The discussion also critiques the idea that ancient monuments were built as specific warnings about climate change for future generations, suggesting instead they were focused on contemporary ritual needs.

A young boy named Clinton reported seeing a creature resembling the Egyptian god Anubis knocking on his door. Johnson uses this to pivot to the decline of "good medicine" on reservations, claiming that traditional herbal healers are being purged by witches who profit from placing and lifting curses.

A personal account of sleep paralysis describes a bipedal, cloaked figure with a wolf's face—resembling the Egyptian god Anubis—approaching a bed while making animalistic growling noises. The experience was traumatic and required the use of sage for spiritual cleansing to lift the "darkness" from the home. This event is categorized alongside legends like the "Old Hag" as a common but terrifying manifestation of the sleep paralysis state.