Hapi
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A god of the Nile flood who brings water for crops
- proper noun
- /ˈhæpi/
- Literature
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Hapi
- In ancient Egyptian mythology, Hapi was revered as the god of the Nile's annual flooding.
Examples
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During festivals, the ancient Egyptians honored Hapi with offerings to ensure a bountiful harvest.
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Hapi is often depicted as a man with a plump body and abundant harvests, symbolizing fertility.
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And here, a statue of Hapi.
Synonyms
Egyptian deity
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A god or goddess worshipped in ancient Egypt
focuses specifically on annual flooding and bringing fertility to land
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A god or powerful spirit from ancient Egypt
is specifically tied to the yearly flood and to land fertility
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A god connected to the land and plants who helps crops grow
is linked to the river flood as the main source of fertility
Surface Forms
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Etymology
Hapi was also the name of the Nile god who brought the yearly flood that made the land rich for farming. That's why Hapi is remembered as a 'giver of water' who brought life and good crops.