This article is the first in a series about the god Seth. Seth has long been distinguished from other Egyptian gods by his differences, such as his excesses and lack of restraint. Therefore, it is not surprising that, when it comes to the...
moreThis article is the first in a series about the god Seth. Seth has long been distinguished from other Egyptian gods by his differences, such as his excesses and lack of restraint. Therefore, it is not surprising that, when it comes to the subject of death, he seems to be an exception to the rule in that he can apparently be depicted as immortal. Over the years, several Egyptologists have pointed out Seth’s ability to survive the various attempts to annihilate him. In the present article, the author not only discusses this question in light of previous scholarship, but also presents a rare, if not unique, example that could be taken as proof of a belief in the immortality of Seth during the Graeco-Roman Period.
