Jackal Mask Coloring Page

Aashita Dhingra
Sep 16, 2022 By Aashita Dhingra
Originally Published on Feb 26, 2021
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Kids will love this free printable jackal mask coloring pages resource. The mask of a jackal is a symbol that carries a negative meaning in some parts of the world.

The symbol of the face mask of a jackal played an important role in the ancient Egyptian days. Anubis, an ancient Egyptian God of death, was often depicted as a jackal-headed deity who served as the leading the process of embalmment, accompanying dead kings in the afterworld.


The practice of the presiding priest to wear a jackal mask was also common during the mummification process in Egypt. According to the Egyptians, jackals were strongly related to death.

Jackals are known to be scavengers who feed on the bodies of dead animals and thus they were believed to be related to the dead.

According to Hindu mythology, jackals are associated with Kali, the Goddess of death and destruction. This helpful sheet can be used to help kids with their coloring skills and also learn some facts about jackal face masks.

Did you know? Jackals have the appearance of a cross between a German shepherd and a fox, the small face of a fox, and the ears of a German shepherd.

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