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Bronze statuette of the funerary deity, Wepwawet; design by Anand Balaji (Photo credit: Brooklyn Museum); Deriv. — 09 May 2018

Wepwawet, Lord of Abydos and Champion of Royalty: Jubilees, Worship and Resurrection—Part II

*By anand balaji*

*Archaeology & Science*

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From being a god with militaristic overtones, in time, Wepwawet was hailed as the ‘Lord of the Necropolis’, a role he acquired from Osiris, at his cult centers in Abydos and later Asyut too. A complex deity, Wepwawet catered to different needs...
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Coffin lid dating from the Late Period flanked by two depictions of Wepwawet; design by Anand Balaji — 07 May 2018

Wepwawet, Lord of Abydos and Champion of Royalty: Origin, Myth and Divinity—Part I

*By anand balaji*

*Archaeology & Science*

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The ancient Egyptians not only worshipped animals they admired but also those that they feared greatly. As a result, their pantheon consisted of innumerable feathered and furry creatures – each a divinity in its own right. Wepwawet, a prominent...
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Anubis

Wepwawet, Lord of Abydos and Champion of Royalty: Jubilees, Worship and Resurrection—Part II

Wepwawet, Lord of Abydos and Champion of Royalty: Origin, Myth and Divinity—Part I