Blessing:
Sobek is a fierce protector and powerful ally; he
drives off frightening things because he is by far more frightening
than them; he helps us confront our fears and tear away whatever is
hindering us.
Epithets:
Sokopichonsis, Soukhos, Suchos, Sebak, Sbk
Equated with
Seth, Horus the Elder, Kronos, the Dioskouroi, Agathos Daimon
Associations:
Was scepter, plumed crown, crocodile, teeth, black, red
Festivals:
Birthday of Sobek (11 Mechier)
Festival of Sobek (4 Khoiak)
Ways to honor:
Live fearlessly; become familiar with the dark, both within and
without; defend those who are weaker than you.
Ancient hymns and poetry
Ancient texts
Modern hymns and poetry
The Loves of Sobek by
Phillupus
Modern devotional texts -
forthcoming
Essays -
forthcoming
Links
TourEgypt
article on Sobek
A
second TourEgypt article on Sobek
Wikipedia entry on
Sobek
Some
Sobek images
Great
Temple of Suchos and Horus
Sobek
temples in the Faiyum
Kom Ombo
Karanis
Tebtunis
