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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 | |
| Symbol | Stars, constellations |
The Ikhemu-sek (Ancient Egyptian: j.ḫmw-sk – literally "the ones not knowing destruction" also known as the Imperishable ones) were a group of ancient Egyptian minor deities who were the personifications of the northern constellations.
History
The northern constellations were depicted in the tomb of Senenmut on the astronomical ceiling. The Ikhemu-sek were also found on the astronomical vaulted ceilings of tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
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.
- ^ "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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