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Sobek’s reputation as a fierce god was somewhat reinforced by his depiction as a crocodile-headed man. Honoured alongside Horus at the Nile-side temple of Kom Ombo, Sobek was said to have created the mighty river from his sweat, when helping Ra to create the world.

Egyptians mummified crocodiles in honour of Sobek. You can still see many of these at Kom Ombo’s Crocodile Museum. As a bonus, there are plenty of living crocodiles to spot along this stretch of the Nile, too!

© Ben Bromley

Description
Sobek’s reputation as a fierce god was somewhat reinforced by his depiction as a crocodile-headed man. Honoured alongside Horus at the Nile-side temple of Kom Ombo, Sobek was said to have created the mighty river from his sweat, when helping Ra to create the world.

Egyptians mummified crocodiles in honour of Sobek. You can still see many of these at Kom Ombo’s Crocodile Museum. As a bonus, there are plenty of living crocodiles to spot along this stretch of the Nile, too!

© Ben Bromley