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Sobek enjoyed a longstanding presence in the ancient Egyptian pantheon, from the Old Kingdom of Egypt (c. 2686–2181 BCE) through the Roman period (c. 30 BCE –350 CE). He is first known from several different Pyramid Texts of the Old Kingdom, particularly from spell PT 317.
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.
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.
10 Οκτ 2024 · Sobek, the crocodile god, held a position of utmost importance in Arsinoe, also known as Crocodilopolis in Greek, which was located in the Faiyum region of ancient Egypt. As the most popular deity in Arsinoe, Sobek was regarded as the Lord of Faiyum.
6 Δεκ 2018 · Sobek, the ancient Egyptian crocodile god of strength and power. His ferocious attributes led Sobek to become a patron of the Egyptian army, a defender of the Pharaoh, and the people of Egypt.
Sobek (also known as Sebek, Sebek-Ra, Sobeq, Suchos, Sobki, and Soknopais) was the ancient god of crocodiles. He is first mentioned in the Pyramid Texts and his worship continued until the Roman period.
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 ...
