The "serpopard" has been defined as a cross between a serpent and leopard. This page was last edited on 30 September 2020, at 11:55. An obvious example of such can e found on the Narmer Palette. ... Serpopard 6) Apis, Hapis, Hapi-ankh This entry was posted on September 22, 2007 at 1:45 pm and filed under Ancient,Egypt,Griffins,Serpopards. Statuary of, Thebes-City of Legends, The Defeater of Sparta-Photos. The Serpopard is a term applied by some modern researchers to what is described as a long-necked mythical animal known from Ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian depictions. This mythical animal appeared in Ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian art, and the serpopard is a modern coinage of this creature. Examples include the Narmer Palette and the Small Palette of Nekhen (Hierakonopolis). The term serpopard is not used in any original texts, and is a phrase coined in the modern era. The serpopard is a term applied by some modern researchers to what is described as a mythical animal known from Ancient Egyptian depictions.. Overview. List of Ancient Egyptian Mythical Creatures. They have also been seen in Mesopotamian and Persian art. The image generally is classified as a feline, and with close inspection resembles an unusually long-necked lioness. The serpopard is a mythical beast from ancient Egypt that resembles a large lion or lioness with glowing red eyes and a serpent's long winding neck. The image originates in contemporary Mesopotamian art work however is later Egyptianiased and used in an egyptian context. Some state that its appearance resembles a reptile's head on a long-necked lioness. [1], It has been suggested that in Ancient Egyptian art the serpopard represents "a symbol of the chaos that reigned beyond Egypt's borders", which the king must tame. In Egyptian mythology, the serpopard was a creature that had the long neck and head of a serpent and the body of a leopard. The word serpopard is also used as a term for many mythical beasts originating from ancient Egypt … Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. In the carved pictures, they are seen being led by ropes and harnesses while they serve the Egyptians as domesticated animals. O’Connor, David 2002. The serpopard is a mythical animal known from ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian art. However, the presence of these creatures has often been described in folklore, legends, fables, poetry, mythology, fairy tales, novels, myths and varied forms of fiction. Images of this creature have been painted on the Narmer Palette and the Small Palette of Nekhen. This list may not reflect recent changes ( learn more ). 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Their composite creatures, assembled for deities who had become merged in religious concepts, have very recognizable features of the animals originally representing those deities merged. leopard and a serpent. Their composite creatures have very recognizable features of the animals originally representing those deities merged. In a later time, a similar creature would be shown in the art of Sumer and Elam. The Serpopard is a term applied by some modern researchers to what is described as a long-necked mythical animal known from Ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian depictions. There is no known name for the creature in any ancient texts. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. The cylinder seal displayed to the right displays the motif very clearly. The image generally is classified as a feline and with close inspection resembles an unusually long-necked lioness. In particular, accounts of its existence first arise within the mythology, legend and folklore of Egypt and Mesopotamia. Similarly to other ancient peoples, the Egyptians are known for their very accurate depictions of the creatures they observed. The image is featured specifically on decorated cosmetic palettes from the Pre-Dynastic Period of Egypt, and more extensively, as design motifs on cylinder seals in the Protoliterate Period of Mesopotamia (circa 3500-3000 BCE). The serpopard is a term applied by some modern researchers to what is described as a mythical animal known from Ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian depictions. Since it bears a strong resemblance to a lion, many believe that the Serpopard is a heraldic beast symbolizing royalty and protection, since this is the symbolic meaning of a lion in the religious concepts of Upper and Lower Egypt. The image is first featured on decorated cosmetic palettes from the Pre-Dynastic Period but later appears on Middle Kingdom tomb paintings and apotropaic items such as magic wands. It was frequently used as a decorative figure in Egyptian art (it can be seen on the famed Narmer Palette). Similarly to other ancient peoples, the Egyptians are known for their very accurate depictions of the creatures they observed. ( Log Out /  https://ancientegypt.fandom.com/wiki/Serpopard?oldid=10183. A mythical animal that whose depictions have been found on ancient Egyptian artifacts.  -  Corpus of Egyptian Late Predynastic Palettes", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Serpopard&oldid=981120625, Pages using multiple image with auto scaled images, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, A serpopard has appeared in the card game. The image generally is classified as a feline, and with close inspection resembles an unusually long-necked lioness. They are normally shown conquered or restrained, as in the Narmer Palette, or attacking other animals. [2], In Mesopotamia, the use of these "serpent-necked lions" and other animals and animal hybrids are thought to be "manifestations of the chthonic aspect of the god of natural vitality, who is manifest in all life breaking forth from the earth".[3]. This page was last changed on 22 January 2018, at 04:28. Examples include the Narmer Palette and the Small Palette of Nekhen (Hierakonopolis). The serpopard is a term applied by some modern researchers to what is described as a mythical animal known from Ancient Egyptian depictions. Pairs of Serpopards in Mesopotamia were also depicted with interwoven necks. Hunting in the desert became symbolic of subduing and taming the hostile forces that threatened the fertile Nile and thus Egyptian civilization. This list may not reflect recent changes ( learn more ). Please log in using one of these methods to post your comment: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The Serpopard has no markings on its body, round ears, and a tail that ends with a tuft of hair much like that of a lion. The existence of legendary creatures or mythological creatures referred to in ancient traditional circles as Fabulous Beast or Fabulous creature has not been proved. Non-alien Creatures Wiki is a FANDOM Books Community. The serpopard had a feline body, a very long neck and the head of a leopard. These palettes were made in the earliest days of history, before the pharaohs. No one would accuse the ancient Egyptians of not having very well honed imaginations. It originated in the Pre-Dynastic Period. It bears the characteristic tuft of the species at the end of the tail, there are no spots, the round-eared head most closely resembles the lioness rather than a serpent, because serpents do not have ears, and there are no typical serpent features such as scales, tongue, or head shape. At times when this animal was depicted in pairs, there necks were intertwined (but not always). O’Connor, David 2002. This term is not used in any original texts and is an interpretation made only recently. They can weigh anywhere from 150 to 200 lbs. Serpopards are creatures from Egyptian mythology with the head and neck of a snake and the body of a lion.

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