Khnum Statue - Handcrafted in Egypt Pharaoh_Akhenaten with Horus being considered his

with Horus being considered his posthumously begotten son

The huge striding figure of Nebamun dominates

The seemingly benign appearance that this figurine presents is deceptive

(All statues hand-made

though their legs were often deliberately broken off to neutralize any potential destructive powers while maintaining their beneficial aspects

Khnum Statue - Handcrafted in Egypt Pharaoh_Akhenaten with Horus being considered hisKhnum is an ancient Egyptian deity, often associated with creation, water, and fertility. He was primarily worshipped as the god of the Nile River, particularly the source of the Nile, which the Egyptians considered vital for their survival due to its role in irrigation and agriculture. Khnum was also linked to the annual flooding of the Nile, which deposited fertile silt on the riverbanks, allowing the Egyptians to grow their crops. This association