primary goddesses separated by region until unification that eventually merged as Hathor. The worship of Apis was continued by the Greeks and after them by the Romans, and lasted until almost 400 CE.

Herald of Ptah

This animal was chosen because it symbolized the courageous heart, great strength, and fighting spirit of the king. Apis came to be considered a manifestation of the king, as bulls were symbols of strength and fertility, qualities that are closely linked with kingship. "Strong bull of his mother Hathor"

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