Due to its nocturnal and amphibious nature, the crocodile became linked with the god Sobek, an impor
Due to its nocturnal and amphibious nature, the crocodile became linked with the god Sobek, an important symbol of the Nile’s fertility. In this stela, Sobek in the form of a divine crocodile sits on a shrine with an offering table before him. A prayer once invoked the god, who provided all that the deceased needed in the next world. Crocodile Stela, ca. 1295-1070 B.C.E. Limestone, 9 ¾ x 6 x 2 7/8 in. (24.8 x 15.2 x 7.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum -- source link
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