Ikhemu-sek
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Group of ancient Egyptian deities
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 The Ikhemu-sek, based from image the tomb of Pharaoh Seti I (KV17) Nineteenth Dynasty, astronomical vaulted ceiling Valley of the Kings | ||||||||
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The Ikhemu-sek (Ancient Egyptian: j.ḫmw-sk – literally "the ones not knowing destruction"[1] also known as the Imperishable ones) were a group of ancient Egyptian minor deities who were the personifications of the northern constellations.[2]
The northern constellations were depicted in the tomb of Senenmut on the astronomical ceiling.[2] The Ikhemu-sek were also found on the astronomical vaulted ceilings of tombs in the Valley of the Kings.[2]
Iconography
The Ikhemu-sek where portrayed as both animal and human-like: A woman, lion (leo), bull, man, falcon-headed man, man, and hippopotamus.
See also
References
- ↑ Teresi, Dick (2002-12-22). "The Nation; The Universe and Ground Zero". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- 1 2 3 "Culture and Education:Opinion:WASEDA ONLINE". yab.yomiuri.co.jp. Archived from the original on 2023-02-15. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
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