Khenti-kheti
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| File:Khenti-kheti as crocodile headed man.svg Khenti-kheti as a crocodile headed man with horns and a Pschent | |
| Name in hieroglyphs | <hiero>xnt:t-X:t-mzH</hiero> or <hiero>G5-xnt:n-t:y-X-ti-i-i</hiero> [1] |
In Egyptian mythology, Khenti-kheti (also spelt Chenti-cheti), was a crocodile-god, though he was later represented as a falcon-god. His name means "foremost retreater".[2]
Origin and evolution
[edit | edit source]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.[3]
Legend
[edit | edit source]He could take the form of a giant black bull, named Kemwer.[4] He was later replaced by Osiris, also known as "Osiris, who lived in Athribis".[3]
References
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