Sobek

Summary

Sobek is a water deity^[1]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• Sobek's father was Seth^[3].
• Sobek's mother was Neith^[4].
• Sobek was married to Renenutet^[5].
• Sobek is recorded as male^[6].
• Sobek's instance of is recorded as water deity^[7].
• Sobek's instance of is recorded as Ancient Egyptian deity^[8].
• Sobek's instance of is recorded as deity^[9].
• Sobek is part of Egyptian mythology^[10].
• Sobek's Commons category is recorded as Sobek^[11].
• Sobek's worshipped by is recorded as religion of ancient Egypt^[12].
• Sobek's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[13].
• Sobek's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[14].
• Sobek's described by source is recorded as Pyramid Texts^[15].
• Sobek's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)^[16].
• Sobek's name in hiero markup is recorded as s-b-k:I3^[17].

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Origins and Family

Sobek's father was Seth^[3]. His mother was Neith^[4].

Personal Life

Sobek was married to Renenutet^[5].

Why It Matters

Sobek has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[18]

FAQs

Who were Sobek's parents?

Sobek's father was Seth^[3]. Sobek's mother was Neith^[4].

Who was Sobek married to?

Sobek's spouses include Renenutet^[5].