More about Apis:
- He was a living deity, represented by a series of living bulls especially chosen from the herd and decorated for ceremonial purposes.
- He was thought to be a manifestation of the creator god Ptah and he worshiped the energy of creation.
- Often called the son of Ptah and was seen to be his messenger.
- Frequently depicted with a sun or moon disk resting between his horns and bearing the "Uraeus', the cobra emblem of royalty.
- Often shown with the wings of the vulture goddess placed protectively on his back. The hairs of his tail are split and plaited into two, perhaps representing Upper and Lower Egypt.
- His colour is violet.
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