Anubis (Anpu), the Egyptian psychopompous (conductor of souls) is the patron deity of travellers, both in and out of the body. As the go between of this world and the next, he is portrayed as a jackal or dog headed neter.
As the offspring of Nephthys and Osiris, the psychology behind the parable becomes evident. Nephthys-the Hidden One and the Revealer-seen in psychological terms as the deep unconscious, was originally the wife of Set (Chaos), their relationship being a sterile one.

The result of her coupling with Osiris (Truth/ Order) was Anubis, the protector of the soul in the dark regions; implying that chaos presents no fear to he or she who has mastered the hidden aspects of the deep unconscious, and can face the stark reality of the revelation of truth and harmony.

Anubis is patron of anaesthetists, psychiatrists and psychologists. He is known as “The Opener of the Way” in which capacity he is invoked for guidance out of the labyrinth of confusion or doubt.