Ikhemu-sek

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Ikhemu-sek
Ancient Egyptian: j.ḫmw-sk – literally "the ones not knowing destruction"[1] also known as the Imperishable ones) were a group of ancient Egyptian minor deities who where the personifications of the northern constellations.[2]

History

The northern constellations were depicted in the tomb of Senenmut on the astronomical ceiling.[2] The Ikhemu-sek were also found on the astronomical vaulted ceilings of tombs in the Valley of the Kings.[2]

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

  1. ISSN 0362-4331
    . Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  2. ^ a b c "Culture and Education:Opinion:WASEDA ONLINE". yab.yomiuri.co.jp. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
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