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Illustration

by Mark Cartwright
published on 24 January 2016

Wooden figures of the Egyptian gods Anubis (jackal), Thoth (ibis), and Horus (falcon). Holes in their bases suggest they were carried on poles as standards for use during funeral processions. Ptolemaic Period, 3rd-2nd century BCE. (Egyptian Museum, Turin)

About the Author

Mark Cartwright

Mark Cartwright

Mark is a history writer based in Italy. His special interests include pottery, architecture, world mythology and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share in common. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the Publishing Director at AHE.

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APA Style

Cartwright, M. (2016, January 24). Anubis, Thoth, & Horus. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/4499/

Chicago Style

Cartwright, Mark. "Anubis, Thoth, & Horus." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 24, 2016. https://www.ancient.eu/image/4499/.

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Cartwright, Mark. "Anubis, Thoth, & Horus." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 24 Jan 2016. Web. 20 Apr 2019.

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