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Group of ancient Egyptian deities From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (February 2023) |
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Symbol | Stars, constellations |
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]
The Ikhemu-sek where portrayed as both animal and human-like: A woman, lion (leo), bull, man, falcon-headed man, man, and hippopotamus.
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