
Sobek
Crocodile God of the Nile
Aj Carmichael(Author)
Gods of Egypt, Myth and Mystery (Publisher)
Published on 22. March 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
226 pages
979-8-233-44820-1 (ISBN)
Description
Before myth, there was the river-and within it, something watching.
Sobek: Crocodile God of the Nile plunges into the raw, untamed heart of ancient Egypt, where survival depended on forces no one could control. Emerging from the shadowed waters of the Nile, Sobek was not a distant deity of abstraction, but a living presence-feared, respected, and deeply woven into the rhythms of life and death. This book reveals the crocodile god as he truly was: a being of immense power, embodying both destruction and fertility, terror and protection, chaos and renewal.
Through archaeology, ancient texts, and the landscapes that shaped belief, Sobek rises as a god of kingship, strength, and primal force-one who stood at the boundary between safety and danger, and who ruled the most unpredictable element of Egyptian existence. This is not just the story of a god, but of a civilization that learned to live with power, to negotiate with it, and ultimately to sanctify it.
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Language
English
Publishing group
AJ CARMICHAEL
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
581 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-233-44820-1 (9798233448201)
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Person
A.J.¿Carmichael is a renowned author and explorer noted for his expertise in ancient history, ancient mysteries, and adventure. He is passionately committed to uncovering the secrets of past cultures. From a young age, he became fascinated by the ancient Egyptians and their mysterious pyramids. As he matured, his interest in ancient history deepened, and he immersed himself in the cultures and customs of civilizations long gone. After completing his studies, A.J. set out to explore the ancient world firsthand-travelling extensively to Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome to study ruins and artifacts left behind by ancient peoples. Along the way, he made several exciting discoveries. He has published multiple bestselling books on ancient history and mysteries, including his renowned Ancient Worlds and Civilizations series, which have earned him international recognition and established him as a leading voice in popular historical writing.