was identified, combining Greek and Egyptian mythology as HERMANUBIS). In the VATICAN Museums, VATICAN City  Anubis  is the  Greek  name fora  jackal -headed  god  associated with  mummification  and the  afterlife  in  ancient Egyptian religion . In the ancient Egyptian language, Anubis is known as Inpu (variously spelled Anup, Anpu, and Ienpw). According to the Akkadian transcription in the Amarna letters, Anubis'