Sobekra

Sobek-Ra is a syncretic deity from ancient Egyptian religion, combining the attributes of Sobek, the crocodile-headed god associated with fertility, military prowess, and protection, and Ra, the sun god and king of the gods. The fusion of these two deities resulted in a powerful and complex figure, often depicted with the body of a man, the head of a crocodile, and the sun disk and uraeus (rearing cobra) on his head, symbolizing his dual nature. The name Sobek-Ra can be translated to Hebrew as סובק רע and to German as Sobek-Ra. This deity was particularly revered during the Middle Kingdom and Second Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt, a time when the worship of Sobek was widespread. Sobek-Ra was believed to embody the protective and nurturing aspects of Sobek with the creative and life-giving powers of Ra, making him a significant figure in the religious and political landscape of the era. Temples dedicated to Sobek-Ra were often built near bodies of water, reflecting the crocodile's aquatic nature and the sun's reflection on water, further emphasizing the deity's dual identity.