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RELIGION / EGYPT / KHNUM
The ram-god KHNUM is the creator of life, which he does on his potters wheel, while Thoth measures the span of the persons life
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This photograph print depicts the ancient Egyptian deity Khnum, the ram-god of creation, in the act of bringing new life into existence. Khnum is shown seated before his potter's wheel, where he molds and shapes the formless mass of clay into the essence of a living being. The god's powerful and muscular arms exert the necessary force to shape the clay, while his face is focused intently on the task at hand. In this scene, Khnum is accompanied by Thoth, the god of wisdom and measurement. Thoth, depicted as a man with the head of an ibis bird, stands beside the potter's wheel, measuring the span of the new life that Khnum is creating. Thoth's role in the creation process signifies the importance of balance and harmony in the universe, as well as the belief that every life has a predetermined length. The Egyptian people held Khnum in high regard as the creator of all life, and he was often depicted as the patron god of craftsmen and potters. This image serves as a powerful reminder of the ancient Egyptians' deep connection to the natural world and their belief in the divine forces that govern it. The intricate details of the gods' bodies, the textured potter's wheel, and the richly decorated background all contribute to the timeless beauty and mystique of this ancient culture.
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