Soknebtunis
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Soknebtunis is a localized version of the god Sobek at Tebtunis in the Faiyum region. Many Faiyum towns developed their own localized versions of Sobek. The sources from these five settlements are central to study cult practice, temple economy and social networks of priestly families under Roman rule.
When
- First attested
- 332 BCE
- Attested period
- -332 – 395
- Historical notes
- Localized version of Sobek in Tebtunis.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Sokonnokonni, Souxei, Pnepheros, Petsuchos
- aspect of
- Sobek
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Most Faiyum towns developed their own localized versions of the god, such as Soknebtunis at Tebtunis, Sokonnokonni at Bacchias, and Souxei at an unknown site in the area.”
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