~ * SOBEK, God of Nile * ~ for all mine Ro friend by luciferino

Poser • Mythology • posted on Dec 02, 2005

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In Egyptian mythology, Sobek (also spelt Sebek, , Sochet, Sobk, Sobki, Soknopais, and in Greek, Suchos) was the deification of crocodiles, and was originally a demon, as crocodiles were deeply feared in the nation so dependent on the Nile River. His worship began as an attempt to propitiate crocodiles so as to reduce the danger they posed. Gradually, Sobek, as a major one of its residents, also came to symbolise the produce of the Nile, thus the fertility to the land that it brought, and so his status quickly became more ambiguous. Sometimes, the ferocity of a crocodile was seen in a positive light, Sobek in these circumstances being considered the army's patron, as representative of their strength and power. When Neith took on the characteristics of a goddess of primal waters, Sobek became, as a watery creature, of both good and evil, to be considered her son. "Sobek" in hieroglyphs is shown as a crocodile on an altar, or a bent line, then a foot, ad then a cup with a crocodile under it. Sobek's cult originally flourished around El Faiy

Comments (59)

TANZA

3:58PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

GREAT IMAGE AND A LOVELY DEDICATION EXCELLENT

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beatoangelico

3:58PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Grandiosa scena stupenda immagine magico ambiente super colore bellissima fantasia EXCELLENT ARTWORK VOTE**

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liewald

4:00PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

You know Ori It never ceases to amazt me the amount of detail in your work.... Brilliant Hugzzz Dave

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Ede1302

4:02PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

What a skin texture... PERFECT!!! Fantastic scene!!! Excellent work and my BIG BIG VOTE!!!

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Rhiannon

4:03PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

WOOOW, Orietta, this is so cool, I love the crocodile, this is really awesome sweetie!! BIG HUGS to you on your birthday!!

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Bez

4:07PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Awesome render :) Happy Birthday Ori :)

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GRiMAge

4:13PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Eh! I'm partial to reptiles!! ^_^ She's delicious with that scaled skin - very mysterious and beautiful!! And she fits perfectly in the scene, with the crocodile pet interacting so well with your goddess!! Fantastic artwork, and a very lovely dedication!

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originalkitten

4:29PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

sings happy birthday to youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu lol....ill stop now before I deafen you...hope you have an awesome day huney! And that is one outstanding image hun xoxoxox

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awadissk

4:33PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

WOW! this is amazing work everything muches very well done, excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Risika75

4:34PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Happy Birthday Ori :D Excellent image!

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Artzy

4:35PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

AWESOME DONE! And ~ H A P P Y ~ B I R T H D A Y ~

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Latexluv

4:39PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Fantastic pic!!! Happy Birthday!!!!

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PegasusDR

4:40PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Absolutely STUNNING image!!!

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ericfarris

4:42PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Awesome scene and excellent work on her texture - Bravo!!! EXCELLENT WORK!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

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oiram

4:46PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

cool work ori...v.

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antje

4:50PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Wonderful image!!!!Fantastic work!!! Happy Birthday Ori!

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Wylder

5:04PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Wonderful work, but more importantly.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! I hope it is wonderful!

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msebonyluv

5:12PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Happy Birthday and such a beautiful image to celebrate!! Gorgeous work and thank you for the story!!

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Shardz

5:16PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Happy Birthday to you, Ori! You are such a sweetie and a very talented and accomplished artist and it's been a joy to see your wonderful artwork this past year! Along with this fantastic image you have some incredible words of mythology which I find very fascinating!! This is such a fabulous image and I wish you the very best on your special day!! Excellent work!

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jjean21

5:35PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

I love learning about the mythology that goes along with these kind of images. This is just marvelous and that texture is so awesome. Happy birthday to you Orietta, the dedication is one of the most beautiful I've ever read.

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fastburn

5:41PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Outstanding image! ..and a very Happy Birthday to you!!!!

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Lesthat

5:44PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Happy Birthday ORI! Awesome image hun!! ;D CONGRATS!!!! :D

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Mercytoo

5:45PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Wonderful image, I really like that skin texture. Thanks for the information to go with the image too, it's very interesting! And of course, a GREAT BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY to YOU!!! =D hugs

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morghana

5:56PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

WOW!...Impressive scene and composition. A wonderful and excellent work!!! V

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prog

5:58PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Ori, I know it's been a tough year for you, and I hope the next one is full of happiness for you and your family!!! You are special, you know!!!! A gorgeous render and I absolutely love this texure you did for Red3!!!!!! Wonderful work, Dolce Monkey!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Excellent!!!! V!

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ilona

6:17PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Seems like in YOUR birthday its US who get the gift.. and the gift is YOU Ori.. your sweetness... your always high spirit even when things are hard.. your inconditional friendship. This is just a little of what you are and who knows you can tell. You did an amazing render.. what a fantastic image to illustrate this legend.. Loved it sweetie and love you lots!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!

Avengia

6:21PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

What a wonderful story! Guess you learn something new every day! Excellent job, sweetie, and I truly do hope you have a magnificent birthday. You deserve it!!! HUGS ~Heather~

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saeltari

7:10PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Happy Birthday! I wish you the best. The crocodile can be an inscrutable god and you have captured that very well here. It seems like there is sadness and understanding on the face of the goddess and the god just is.

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