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Anubis and Hikate, guardian dogs in the
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afterlife. In ancient Egyptian
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mythology, Anubis, the dogheaded god,
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held a pivotal role as one of the dogs
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in the afterlife. He was responsible for
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overseeing the mummification process and
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guiding the souls of the deceased
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through the underworld. From birth
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goddess to guide of souls.
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Interestingly, Anubis was not always
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associated with death and the afterlife.
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In earlier myths, he was portrayed as a
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deity connected to childbirth and
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fertility. However, as the concept of
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the afterlife evolved in Egyptian
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culture, so did Anubis' role.
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Similarly, in Greek mythology is
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important the goddess Hakati. She
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underwent a transformation from a birth
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goddess to a figure closely linked to
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the underworld. Originally worshiped as
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a goddess of childbirth and fertility,
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Hakkati later became associated with
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magic, witchcraft, and the afterlife. In
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her role as a guide of souls, Hkade was
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often depicted with dogs by her side.
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These dogs were believed to serve as her
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companions. They were assistants in
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leading the souls of the deceased to the
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underworld. The evolution of both Anubis
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and Heced from birth deities to after-
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deathath guides reflect the complex and
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shifting nature of ancient mythologies.
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Their associations with dogs underline
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the perceived connection between these
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animals and the realm of the dead.
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