An Egyptian pharaoh pays homage to the Apis bull.

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In ancient Egypt, the Apis bull represented the god of creation, the necropolis, and hopes of rebirth. The Apis bull was kept in Memphis and a new one was immediately sought when the presiding one died. Here, an Egyptian pharaoh pays homage to the Apis bull.

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Keywords: ancient, animal, apis, bull, creation, egypt, egyptian, god, legend, memphis, myth, mythology, pharaoh, rebirth, religion, religious