Khnum

Origin: Ancient Egyptian mythology

Combination: human + ram

Classification: Mammal

Other Names: Khnemu

Associations: creation, pottery, Nile River

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Khnum is an ancient Egyptian deity associated with creation, fertility, and the Nile River. He is often depicted as a ram-headed god, representing strength and fertility.

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Khnum was believed to be the creator of all life, shaping humans and other living beings on his potter's wheel. He was considered the guardian of the Nile and the source of its life-giving waters, responsible for ensuring its annual flooding, which brought fertility and abundance to the land. Khnum was also associated with rebirth and transformation, as he was believed to rejuvenate and recreate beings.