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31 Δεκ 2019 · Sobek was an ancient Egyptian God of the Nile, fertility and crocodiles. Across the land of ancient Egypt, he was one of the most feared and venerated deities, making him a very unpredictable god. He was often associated with fellow Egyptian gods such as Re (or Ra), Horus and Seth.
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.
Sobek is the God of the Nile because he controlled the waters and the fertility of the soil. He is known under several titles, such as “Lord of the Waters,” “The Rager,” and “Lord of Faiyum”. He is also patron of the Military because of his strength, power and prowess.
10 Οκτ 2024 · Sobek was often depicted in two primary forms: as a man with the head of a crocodile or solely as a crocodile. This duality represented his multifaceted nature. On one hand, he embodied the ferocity and power of crocodiles, showcasing his destructive and predatory aspects.
12 Οκτ 2016 · Sobek is the Ancient Egyptian Crocodile God of the Nile. It was believed that the Nile River was created from his sweat. Therefore, Sobek controlled the waters, and also the fertility of the soil.
The ancient Egyptians worshipped Sobek as a god of fertility, as well, believing that he had the power to bring abundance and prosperity to the land. The cult of Sobek was particularly prominent in the Faiyum region of Egypt, where the crocodile was a symbol of both danger and divine power. The ancient Egyptians believed that Sobek had the ...
Sobek was a god of the Nile who brought fertility to the land. As the “Lord of the Waters” he was thought to have risen from the primeval waters of Nun to create the world and made the Nile from his sweat.
