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Sobek Shedety, the patron of the Faiyum's centrally located capital, Crocodilopolis (or Egyptian "Shedet"), was the most prominent form of the god. Extensive building programs honoring Sobek were realized in Shedet, as it was the capital of the entire Arsinoite nome and consequently the most important city in the region.
Ammit (/ ˈ æ m ɪ t /; Ancient Egyptian: ꜥm-mwt, "Devourer of the Dead"; also rendered Ammut or Ahemait) was an ancient Egyptian goddess [2] [clarification needed] with the forequarters of a lion, the hindquarters of a hippopotamus, and the head of a crocodile—the three largest "man-eating" animals known to ancient Egyptians.
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Scientists used X-rays and CT scans to explore a mummified crocodile, uncovering incredible details about its last meal, and ancient Egyptian rituals. Scientists Opened Up a 3,000-Year-Old ...
The crocodile heads were buried with a very specific purpose. Crocodile heads — buried 4,000 years ago — uncovered in tombs in Egypt, photos show Skip to main content
Anubis as a jackal perched atop a tomb, symbolizing his protection of the necropolis "Anubis" is a Greek rendering of this god's Egyptian name. [7] [8] Before the Greeks arrived in Egypt, around the 7th century BC, the god was known as Anpu or Inpu. The root of the name in ancient Egyptian language means "a royal child."
Hermanubis – A Greco-Egyptian god who was a syncretism from Hermes and Anubis [98] Hermes Trismegistus – A Greco-Egyptian god and legendary author of the Hermetica who was a syncretism from Hermes and Thoth [99] Heru-Khu – A god in the fifth division of Duat [39] Hery-sha-duat – A Duat god in charge of the fields of Duat [39]
The abandoned tomb had 10 reptilian mummies, photos show.