ꜥmmt
demonic underworld Ancient Egypt single tradition · 1
ꜥmmt, also known as Ammit, is a terrifying monster referred to as "the Devourer". If the heart of the deceased is heavier than Maat's feather, ꜥmmt devours it, destroying the soul of the deceased. This results in the soul not being able to achieve eternal life.
When
- First attested
- 1500 BCE
- Attested period
- -1500 – -30
- Historical notes
- ꜥmmt is a composite creature with the head of a crocodile, the forequarters of a lion, and the hindquarters of a hippopotamus.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Osiris, Anubis, Assessors of Maat, Ma'at
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“But, if the heart was heavier than Maat's feather, then a terrifying monster named ꜥmmt "the Devourer" ("Ammit") devoured it by destroying the soul of the deceased.”
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