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Sobek was most popular in the city of Arsinoe. In fact, the Greeks renamed the city Crocodilopolis. Ancient Egyptians would keep crocodiles in pools and temples. They ornamented the crocodiles with jewels in honor of their beloved god, Sobek.
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During the 12th and 13th Dynasties, the cult of Sobek was given particular prominence, as the names of such rulers as Sobekhotep and Sobekneferu indicate. ... Originally, Sobek was probably a dark god who had to be appeased to give the people his protection against crocodiles. Sobek had a dark streak that stayed with him...
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www.touregypt.net/featurestories/sobeka.htm
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Sobek - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sobek (also called Sebek , Sochet , Sobk , Sobki , Soknopais , and in Greek, Suchos (Σοῦχος)) was the deification of crocodiles, as crocodiles were deeply feared in the nation so dependen...
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Sobek (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sobek is a fictional supervillain published by DC Comics. He first appears in 52 #26 (2006), and was created by Geoff Johns, Greg Rucka, Grant Morrison, Mark Waid, Keith Giffen and Pat Olliffe. The...
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There are conflicting accounts of the nature of Sobek. Some believe he was evil and destruction, while others say he was a repairer of the evil Set had done. According to this view, Sobek brings together elements that has been separated by evil.
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www.fruitofthenile.com/sobek.htm
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A crocodile-god, he was worshipped in cities that depended on water, such as the oasis city of Arsinoe (Crocodilopolis), where the reptiles were kept in pools and adorned with jewels. Hundreds of the animals have been found mummified. ... Home :: the Gods :: Sobek ... Picture of Sobek...
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When the kings of the 12th Dynasty began to build at the Faiyum they favoured the Sobek cult (something that would continue on into the following 13th Dynasty with some rulers taking the name 'Sobekhotep' - 'Sobek is merciful').
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Ancient Egyptian Gods: Sobek ... 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.
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www.ancientegyptonline.co.uk/sobek.html
www.ancientegyptonline.co.uk/sobek.html
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Sobek (also called Sebek, Sochet, Sobk, Sobki, Soknopais, and in Greek, Suchos) was the deification of crocodiles, as crocodiles were deeply feared in the nation so dependent on the Nile River. Egyptians who worked or travelled on the Nile hoped that if they prayed to Sobek, the crocodile god, he would protect them...
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www.crystalinks.com/sobek.html
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