Egyptian Myths Archive

Cippus of Horus on the Crocodiles, 3rd century B.C.E. Steatite, 9 1/8 x 5 5/16 x 2 3/16 in. (23.2 x 13.5 x 5.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum

Miniature Magical Stela Of God Horus-Child Standing On Crocodiles Protected Against Wild And Poisonous Creatures

AncientPages.com | August 16, 2019

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The place of origin of this miniature basalt stela is unknown. This type of amulet as a 'stela' was prevalent in the late

Ancient Symbols

Malignant Serpent God Apophis: Symbol Of Chaos And Forces Of Darkness

AncientPages.com | October 13, 2016

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Apophis (also known as Apep) symbolized chaos and the powers of darkness. This huge snake was feared by the ancient Egyptians, who believed

This relief from the Temple of Kom Ombo shows Sobek with typical attributes of kingship, including a was-sceptre and royal kilt. The ankh in his hand represents his role as an Osirian healer and his crown is a solar crown associated with one of the many forms of Ra.

Civilizations

Sobek – Enigmatic Crocodile God Of Ancient Egypt

AncientPages.com | September 5, 2015

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com -Sobek (also spelled Sebek, in Greek' Suchos') was, in ancient Egyptian religion, a god of the violent power embodied in crocodiles and his chief