Shezmu
(Šsmw), Shesmu (alternatively Schesmu and Shezmu) is an ancient Egyptian deity with a contradictory character. He was worshiped from the early Old Kingdom period.
| Shezmu | ||||||
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| Symbol | Oil, Wine, Perfume, Ointment, and Blood | |||||
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Shesmu Šsmw | ||||||
Shesmu Šsmw | ||||||
He was considered a god of ointments, perfume, and wine. In this role, he was associated with festivities, dancing, and singing. But he was also considered a god of blood, who could slaughter and dismember other deities. It is thought possible that the ancient Egyptians used red wine to symbolize blood in religious offerings, explaining why Shesmu is associated with both blood and wine.
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