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by Arienne King
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Crocodile Statue from Ancient Egypt

by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
published on 03 January 2015

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Crocodiles were feared predators in ancient Egypt, but they were also associated with certain deities, mainly Sobek. Because of this, tame crocodiles were raised in luxurious conditions in some Egyptian temples. Mummified crocodiles have been found in Egyptian tombs and temples.

Pictured: Copper cult statue of a crocodile. Faiyum, modern-day Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, c. 1800 BCE.
State Museum of Egyptian Art, Munich.

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