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Hapi
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god of the annual flooding of the Nile in ancient Egyptian religion
Hapi was an ancient Egyptian god who represented the yearly flooding of the Nile River, which was essential to Egyptian civilization. The flooding brought water and fertile soil to the land, making it possible for crops to grow and sustaining the entire society.
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Major cult centerElephantine SymbolLotus plant ConsortMeret (some accounts) Hapi (Ancient Egyptian: ḥꜥpj) (also spelled Hapy) was the god of the annual flooding of the Nile in ancient Egyptian religion. The flood deposited rich silt on the river's banks, fertilizing the soil and enabling the Egyptians to grow crops. Hapi was greatly celebrated among the Egyptians. Some of the titles of Hapi were "Lord of the Fish and Birds of the Marshes" and "Lord of the River Bringing Vegetation". Hapi is typically depicted as an androgynous figure with a prominent belly and large drooping breasts, wearing a loincloth and ceremonial false beard.
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