Ancient Egyptian Mythology

The Gods of Ancient Egypt...

SEKER

Egyptian Death God

Also known as Sokar, Sokaris, Soker

Hawk-headed God of Morbidity and Death Rites

Also a stonemason in his spare time.

He’s an expert when it comes to funeral parlors, monumental masons, tombs and rituals. A grand undertaking.

At some point he became a loose triad, sharing the funeral business with Ptah and Sekhmet.

Seker Facts and Figures

Name: Seker
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Sokar, Sokaris, Soker

Gender: Male
Type: God
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Death
Area of expertise: Death

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 4645

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Article last revised on August 22, 2018 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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