Cynocephal Cave Dwellers

The Book of Caverns is an important Ancient Egyptian netherworld book of the New Kingdom. Like all other netherworld books, it is also attested on the inside of kings’ tombs for the benefit of the deceased. Inscribed on the walls of the tomb of of Ramesses IV appears a version of this text that mentions nine Jackal-Headed Cave Dwellers. They live in cavern 1 of the text and feed on human flesh. Resembling the god Inpu, these deities are more like torturous demons in hell.