Myth of the Day: Akhekh
Discover an ancient Egyptian chimera, a fusion of opposites symbolizing chaos yet embodying divine authority, whose very presence bends the wild to the Pharaoh's rule.
Region/Culture: Egypt, Africa
Mythos: Egyptian Mythology
Primary Type/Nature: Monsters and Beasts
Mythical Attributes: The Akhekh is a chimeric creature, often described as having an eagle’s head on a winged lion’s body, or an antelope with wings on its back and a bird’s head crowned with three uraei.
Role in Mythos: Regarded as an incarnation or ally of th…
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