Apedemak primarily appears during the Meroitic Period. It is likely that precursors of Apedemak existed and that the deity has an origin in the mythology of Kerma culture, where lions had a significant presence in art and amulet designs.

Apedemak, the ancient Egyptian god, was worshipped in Nubia, Sudan during the Meroitic culture. Represented as a lion-headed man with a triple crown

2021年7月21日 · Some scholars have speculated whether God Apedemak can be traced to ancient India. If true, the lion God Apedemak may be one of the few gods depicted on the walls of Meroitic temples who is not Egyptian.

Apedemak is often depicted as a man with the head of a lion or entirely as a lion. Frequently he is holding a bow (and arrow) with which he shoots enemies, or else he is holding shackled enemies. In the temple of Naq'a he is depicted with three lion heads and four human arms and as a snake rising out of a lotus with a lion's head and a human torso.

2024年8月19日 · Apedemak is the lion-headed god of war from Nubia and Meroe. He symbolizes strength and protection, important to Nubian kings and warriors. Temples for Apedemak, like those at Naqa and Musawwarat es-Sufra, feature detailed art and unique designs. Nubia and Meroe were rich cultural centers along the Nile River, filled with important resources.

狮面阿皮狄马(Apedemak)是掌管战争和胜利的努比亚(Nubia)神。 他经常被描述成站在象背上。 因此大象和牛在阿皮狄马的祭祀中心（穆沙瓦拉·苏拉）受到极大的尊崇，到了“第六瀑布”(Sixth Cataract)的北部地区，大象则具有军事和宗教的含义。

Apedemak or Apademak was a major deity in the ancient Nubian and Kushite pantheon. Often depicted as a figure with a male human torso and a lion head, and at th... English

2021年8月19日 · Apedemak, Lion god of Meroe : a study in Egyptian-Meroitic syncretism by Žabkar, Louis V. (Louis Vico), 1914-

Apedemak is a mythical creature that was worshiped by the ancient Kushite people. He is often depicted as a figure with a male human torso and a lion head, and was considered to be a war god. According to Meroitic beliefs, Apedemak was responsible for bringing victories to their armies and defeating their enemies.

阿佩德马克（Apedemak），古埃及神话中的战神，其形象为狮首人身，手握顶端饰有卧狮之节杖。 阿佩德马克源出于苏丹的麦罗埃文化。 在非洲麦罗埃神话中，有众多神的传说颇受埃及神话的影响；阿佩德马克却同非洲神毫无二致。