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[[File:ACO Sobek.jpg|thumb|220x220px|An [[Animus]] manifestation of Sobek]] | [[File:ACO Sobek.jpg|thumb|220x220px|An [[Animus]] manifestation of Sobek]] | ||
'''Sobek '''is an ancient [[Egypt | '''Sobek '''is an ancient [[Egypt]]ian god associated with [[crocodile]]s as well as pharaonic power, fertility, and military prowess. A protective deity who was 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. | ||
==History== | |||
At some point before 48 BCE, a corrupt cult of Sobek arose in Krokodilopolis. The cult fed [[civilians]] to crocodiles in secret 'parties' held by the Embalmer, called Sobek's Secret Feasts<ref name="The Man Beast">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Man Beast]]</ref>, they had the tame crocodiles at the Temple of Sobek, especially the great albino Petsuchos, poisoned by [[Melina the Hibiscus]]<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, the leader of the cult. In due course, the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] discovered the cult, and ended its practices, one after the other.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | |||
In 2017, whilst [[Layla Hassan]] was | In 2017, whilst [[Layla Hassan]] was exploring the 's memories in the portable [[Animus|Animus HR-8]], an emotion sensor overload in the device resulted in a manifestation of Sobek that she needed to combat in order to protect Animus data.<ref name="ACO" /> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center"> | ||
Assassin's Creed Origins Trials of the Gods - Sobek Trailer Ubisoft US | Assassin's Creed Origins Trials of the Gods - Sobek Trailer Ubisoft US | ||
ACO Petsuchos.png|Petsuchos, the god's 'living image' | |||
ACO The Crocodile's Jaws.jpg|Petsuchos with [[Berenike]] | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 09:46, 12 October 2018
Sobek is an ancient Egyptian god associated with crocodiles as well as pharaonic power, fertility, and military prowess. A protective deity who was 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.
History
At some point before 48 BCE, a corrupt cult of Sobek arose in Krokodilopolis. The cult fed civilians to crocodiles in secret 'parties' held by the Embalmer, called Sobek's Secret Feasts[1], they had the tame crocodiles at the Temple of Sobek, especially the great albino Petsuchos, poisoned by Melina the Hibiscus[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, the leader of the cult. In due course, the Medjay Bayek of Siwa discovered the cult, and ended its practices, one after the other.[4]
In 2017, whilst Layla Hassan was exploring the 's memories in the portable Animus HR-8, an emotion sensor overload in the device resulted in a manifestation of Sobek that she needed to combat in order to protect Animus data.[4]
Gallery
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Petsuchos, the god's 'living image' -
Petsuchos with Berenike
Reference