杜米特夫

In ancient Egyptian mythology, Duamutef was the god of embalming and the afterlife.
在古埃及神话中，杜阿穆特夫是防腐和来世之神。
He was often depicted with an animal form, such as a baboon or ibis, symbolizing his role in guiding souls to the next world.
他常以狒狒或鹭鸟的形象出现，象征着引领灵魂进入下一个世界的职责。
Duamutef was also associated with agriculture, ensuring a bountiful harvest for the people.
他还与农业相关，确保人民丰收。
During funerary rituals, statues of Duamutef were placed in tombs to protect the deceased's body and ensure a peaceful transition into the afterlife.
在葬礼仪式中，杜阿穆特夫的雕像被放置在墓穴中，以保护亡者的遗体并确保其顺利进入来世。
His name means 'the opener of the mouth,' reflecting his duty to restore life to the deceased in the afterlife.
他的名字意为“开启嘴巴者”，体现了他在来世赋予死者生命的责任。
Duamutef was one of the four sons of Osiris, the god of the underworld, and his sister-wife was Nephthys.
他是冥界之神奥西里斯的四个儿子之一，他的姐妹妻子是奈芙蒂斯。
As a deity of fertility, he was invoked during the annual flooding of the Nile, which was vital for crop growth.
作为丰饶之神，他会被祈求在尼罗河一年一度的洪水期间，这对农作物生长至关重要。
In some texts, Duamutef is associated with the weighing of the heart ceremony, where the deceased's actions in life were judged.
在某些文献中，杜阿穆特夫与心脏称重仪式有关，在那里评判着逝者生前的行为。
His cult followers believed that honoring him would bring good health and prosperity, both in this life and the next.
他的信徒们相信敬奉他能带来健康和繁荣，无论是在现世还是来世。
The Festival of Duamutef, also known as the 'Opening of the Mouth' festival, celebrated his role in restoring life and fertility.
庆祝杜阿穆特夫的节日，也被称为“开启嘴巴”节，是为了纪念他在恢复生命和丰饶中的作用。