In Egyptian mythology, Anubis "performed the very first mummification — of Osiris himself," Laura Ranieri Roy, the founder and director of Ancient Egypt Alive, told Live Science in an email.

KS2 History: Ancient Egypt. Gods and goddesses. A video exploring some of the many gods and goddesses of Ancient Egyptian civilisation and the various purposes within society. BBC Teach.

Egyptians were polytheists - they worshipped more than one god. And there were hundreds to choose from. Some were minor or local gods, while others were more important and much more powerful.