Controversy over Anubis display at Denver airport

The giant depiction of the Egyptian God Anubis that usually accompanies the King Tut exhibit on its tours has created controversy among some residents of Denver, after being assembled and displayed at that city airport.

Complaints arose from research done by various residents indicating that Anubis is a god of death and of funeral rites, thus inappropriate as a welcoming piece for people arriving to the Denver area.

Others have questioned why an ancient Egyptian deity is allowed to be displayed on a public place while the Christian cross is not. City officials said the rule of separation between church and state does not apply here because Anubis is a god from a “dead religion”.

The Denver Art Museum, where the King Tut exhibit opens on June 29, says the figure it’s only a promotional piece for the show and not a commissioned piece of public art.

The sculpture will be on display at the airport for a few more weeks while the exhibit is in town.

Source: 9News

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