Wepwawet

The models were a lovely jackal at the Art Institute, and too many wolf photos to count
© Joan Ann Lansberry 4-24-11

Wepwawet is one of the oldest gods, having his origins in Upper Egypt, but by Old Kingdom, his influence spread to Lower Egypt as well. His name means "Opener of the Ways", having applications both in the physical realm and the metaphysical realm. Anubis, the other jackal god, is depicted in the color black, while gray is used for Wepwawet, to indicate his wolfish origins. Original version without digital alterations...