Egyptian mythology is full of fascinating characters and stories, from gods and goddesses to ancient Egyptians who worshipped them. Each mythological story is tied to ancient Egyptian culture and religion. Egyptian Mythology provides readers with an exciting lens through which they can learn about and enjoy history. Anubis was the Egyptian god of death, protecting graves and cemeteries. Anubis explores the well-known god's backstory and how and why the ancient Egyptians worshipped him.