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Anubis | Protector of Graves | Caches of the Gods Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 1/1/2015
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Anubis | The Caches of the Gods

About the Caches of the Gods

There are sixteen caches of the gods. Each cache contains a key to unlocking the special Pyramid Cryptex device which holds the secret location of the Pharaoh's Treasure (GC5JTAJ).

Twelve of the gods have true keys to the device, while four of the gods have false keys to mislead the careless adventurer. Each key can be found in the form of a symbol on the inside of the lid of the cache container.

The true keys must be discovered by visiting the god's caches and recording the key's image. once all twelve keys have been found you must determine their correct order and dial them into the levels of the Pyramid Cryptex.

If you successfully open the device, you will receive the final location of the Pharaoh's Treasure. If you are the first to open the device, your reward will be great indeed!

While not required, it is suggested that a digital camera to snap a shot of the keys for reference while solving the puzzle might be a good idea. Please do not share pictures of the keys with any other adventurers.

About Aubis

Anubis is the Greek name of a jackal-headed god associated with mummification and the afterlife in ancient Egyptian religion.

Like many ancient Egyptian deities, Anubis assumed different roles in various contexts. Depicted as a protector of graves as early as the First Dynasty (c. 3100 – c. 2890 BC), Anubis was also an embalmer. By the Middle Kingdom (c. 2055 – 1650 BC), Anubis was replaced by Osiris in his role as Lord of the underworld. One of his prominent roles was as a god who ushered souls into the afterlife. He attended the weighing scale during the "Weighing of the Heart," in which it was determined whether a soul would be allowed to enter the realm of the dead. Despite being one of the most ancient and "one of the most frequently depicted and mentioned gods" in the Egyptian pantheon, however, Anubis played almost no role in Egyptian myths.

Anubis was depicted in black, a color that symbolized both rebirth and the discoloration of the corpse after embalming. Anubis is associated with Wepwawet (also called Upuaut), another Egyptian god portrayed with a dog's head or in canine form, but with grey or white fur. Historians assume that the two figures were eventually combined. Anubis' female counterpart is Anput. His daughter is the serpent goddess Kebechet.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

cebcnar pntr - gbc -nggnpurq

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)