Ammit
Ammit is a creature from ancient Egyptian mythology, often depicted as a hybrid of a lion, hippopotamus, and crocodile. She is known as the "Devourer of the Dead" and plays a crucial role in the afterlife judgment process. When a person dies, their heart is weighed against the feather of Ma'at, the goddess of truth and justice. If the heart is heavier due to wrongdoing, Ammit consumes it, preventing the soul from achieving eternal life.
Ammit is not a goddess but rather a fearsome entity that embodies the consequences of a life lived in sin. Her presence serves as a warning to the living about the importance of moral conduct. In Egyptian art, she is often shown waiting near the scales of judgment, ready to fulfill her role in the afterlife.