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'''Sobek '''is an ancient [[Egypt]]ian god associated with [[crocodile]]s as well as pharaonic power, fertility, and military prowess. A protective deity believed to shield the innocent from the dangers of the [[Nile]], Sobek was widely worshipped by ancient Egyptians, but especially in the [[Faiyum Oasis]] where a large [[Temple of Sobek|temple]] in [[Krokodilopolis]] served as the center of worship. It housed [[Petsuchos]], the embodiment of the god. | |||
'''Sobek '''is an ancient [[Egypt | |||
==Influence and legacy== | |||
At some point before 48 BCE, a cult of Sobek arose in Krokodilopolis, but it was soon corrupted. The cult fed [[civilian]]s to crocodiles in secret 'feasts',<ref name="The Man Beast">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Man Beast]]</ref> had the tame crocodiles at the Temple of Sobek—including Petsuchos—poisoned by [[Melina]],<ref name="Sobek's Tears">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Sobek's Tears]]</ref> and even slaughtered crocodiles and used their badly mummified corpses to smuggle [[gold]] and valuables.<ref name="Sobek's Jaws">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Jaws of Sobek]]</ref> At the center of all these schemes was [[Sehetep]], the High Priest of the Temple of Sobek, who served as the secret leader of the cult. In due course, the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] discovered the cult and ended its corrupt practices, one after the other.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | |||
A [[Temple of Philae|temple]] dedicated to Sobek was also established on [[Philae|Philae Island]], south of the city of [[Swenett|Aswan]]. Fittingly, the waters surrounding it were filled with crocodiles, which at one point entered the temple to feast on the bodies of the [[Order of the Ancients]] member [[Habibah]] and her guards, who had been killed by the [[Assassins|Hidden One]] [[Khepri]].<ref name="ERPB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book]]'' – Chapter 2: Training</ref> | |||
In 2017, whilst [[Layla Hassan]] was exploring Bayek's memories in the [[Animus|Portable Animus HR-8]], an emotion sensor overload in the machine caused a manifestation of Sobek to appear within the simulation. As the Animus data became corrupted, Layla fought and defeated the entity to protect the data.<ref name="ACO" /> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center"> | ||
ACO Sobek Concept Art - Martin Deschambault.jpg|Concept art of the Animus manifestation of Sobek | |||
ACO Sobek Stone Circle Screenshot.png|A constellation in Sobek's image | |||
ACO Temple of Sobek 2.png|A statue of the god inside the Temple of Sobek | |||
ACO Petsuchos.png|Petsuchos, the 'living image' of Sobek | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] '' | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
{{ACO}} | {{ACO}} | ||
[[Category:Egyptian | {{DTAE}} | ||
[[Category:Egyptian deities]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:20, 12 May 2026
Sobek is an ancient Egyptian god associated with crocodiles as well as pharaonic power, fertility, and military prowess. A protective deity believed to shield the innocent from the dangers of the Nile, Sobek was widely worshipped by ancient Egyptians, but especially in the Faiyum Oasis where a large temple in Krokodilopolis served as the center of worship. It housed Petsuchos, the embodiment of the god.
Influence and legacy[edit | edit source]
At some point before 48 BCE, a cult of Sobek arose in Krokodilopolis, but it was soon corrupted. The cult fed civilians to crocodiles in secret 'feasts',[1] had the tame crocodiles at the Temple of Sobek—including Petsuchos—poisoned by Melina,[2] and even slaughtered crocodiles and used their badly mummified corpses to smuggle gold and valuables.[3] At the center of all these schemes was Sehetep, the High Priest of the Temple of Sobek, who served as the secret leader of the cult. In due course, the Medjay Bayek of Siwa discovered the cult and ended its corrupt practices, one after the other.[4]
A temple dedicated to Sobek was also established on Philae Island, south of the city of Aswan. Fittingly, the waters surrounding it were filled with crocodiles, which at one point entered the temple to feast on the bodies of the Order of the Ancients member Habibah and her guards, who had been killed by the Hidden One Khepri.[5]
In 2017, whilst Layla Hassan was exploring Bayek's memories in the Portable Animus HR-8, an emotion sensor overload in the machine caused a manifestation of Sobek to appear within the simulation. As the Animus data became corrupted, Layla fought and defeated the entity to protect the data.[4]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Concept art of the Animus manifestation of Sobek -
A constellation in Sobek's image -
A statue of the god inside the Temple of Sobek -
Petsuchos, the 'living image' of Sobek
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
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