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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.
At earlier times, he was the crocodile god of the region called Athribis in Lower Egypt. This is why, in Egyptian history, he has often been associated with Sebek and is said to be The Owner of Athribis. However, during the New Kingdom, he was shown to be related to Horus and was shaped like a hawk. At that time his name was Horas Khenti-Kheti. [2]
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 ...
Ancient Egypt had Sobek, the crocodile-headed god, with his cult-city Crocodilopolis, as well as Taweret, the goddess of childbirth and fertility, with the back and tail of a crocodile. [109] The Jukun shrine in the Wukari Federation , Nigeria is dedicated to crocodiles in thanks for their aid during migration. [ 110 ]
Ancient Egyptian deities covered many aspects, such as the gods of the underworld, sun, sky, earth, and more. If mythologies and ancient myths are your jam, now is the time to dive into the world ...
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
Above the gods are the eyes of Horus, the sun and the moon. The rest of the stela is covered with hieroglyphs from top to bottom and also on both sides. These hieroglyphs document the stories of the gods and their experiences with poisonous animals. There are also many curses and spells for different types of sickness caused by these animals.