Hermanubis Hermanubis In classical mythology, Hermanubis () was a god who combined Hermes (Greek mythology) with Anubis (Egyptian mythology). He is the son of Set and Nephthys. Hermes' and Anubis's similar responsibilities (they were both conductors of souls) led to the god Hermanubis. He was popular during the period of Roman domination over Egypt. Depicted as having a human body and jackal head, with the sacred caduceus that belonged to the Greek god Hermes, he represented the Egyptian priesthood, engaged in the investigation of truth. The divine name is known from a handful of epigraphic and literary sources, mostly of the
Dancing on the Head of the Serpent on two CDs. The general lyrical theme of the album is "war against Satan", but songs such as "Still" focus on forgiveness and restoration. The record sleeve, painted by Rolf Jansson of Norway, depicts the leg of a person wearing jeans and boots—the standard attire among rockers—jumping on the head of a "demonic creature". This radical image proved too shocking for Swedish Christians and was banned by some resellers. Dancing on the Head of the Serpent Dancing on the Head of the Serpent is the fifth studio album, and the sixth album overall, by the Swedish hard rock band Jerusalem.