Ancient History Is Anubis the god of dogs? January 30, 2026 by pups | Leave a Comment While Anubis is often depicted with the head of a jackal, he is not the god of dogs. Anubis was the ancient Egyptian god of funerary practices and the care of the dead. He held a prominent position as lord of the dead in the Early Dynastic period and the Old Kingdom. Anubis was known […] Read more »