Death is inevitable. A destiny of every living creature. Death has taken away entire civilizations and creatures. It is the final destination that every living being will one day reach. The finish line of rot, ruin and decay. There are many dark deities in mythology. Male and female deities in every different culture around the world. Two of the most interesting deities of death and darkness are Micteacaihatl, the lady of death in Aztec culture, and the famous Anubis, guardian of the dead and the afterlife in Egyptian mythology. In Egyptian culture they believe that death is just the beginning, just like Christian cultures today. If you were a pharaoh or of some importance, or rich in the world, you would be mummified and in your tomb you would have the marks of Anubis. Anubis is the Egyptian deity of the afterlife and also known as the guardian of the dead. Anubis was originally a deity of the underworld, but became associated with the embalming process and funeral rituals. “He was the guide of the dead as they made their way through the darkness of the underworld. As a patron of magic, he was believed to be able to predict a person's fate, in this role he was the herald of death. (Deurer 2010) Anubis is the Greek name for the deity Inpu which is the word translated in Egypt. Anubis is depicted with the head of a jackal and the body of a man. Anubis' head is black and represents his position as god of the dead. Since Anubis is the guardian of the Underworld, he brings the soul of the dead before the gods to give the dead a chance to confess. At the end of the underworld, the dead were brought to the Hall of Ma'at to be judged. Anubis watched over the weight of the scales to check that it was in the correct position while the deity Thoth recorded the r...... middle of the sheet ...... the festival lasted an entire month, starting towards the end of July to mid-August (the 9th month of the Aztec calendar), during the corn harvest period." (Day of the Dead) The holiday was later moved to November and is now known as All Saints' Day. The reason why Micteacaihatl is celebrated is because it is said to be a reminder that death is inevitable. That death is a fate that the rich and famous cannot deny or ignore. In conclusion, both cultures firmly believe in the afterlife. Death is completely inevitable, no matter who you are and what your status may be in this world. If you are a good person, the deity of your culture will take care of your spirit after death, otherwise your soul will simply disappear. Both deities are still worshiped today and will probably still be worshiped years from now because everyone wants to believe in life after death.