Mini Episode: Khoiak Festivities – The History of Egypt Podcast

The Religious Year (4/12).

1460 – 1455 BCE. After the brilliant campaign of regnal year 33, Thutmose enjoyed a period of peace and plenty. Foreign powers began to seek relations with Egypt, and the power of the Pharaoh appeared supreme. This manifested in the appearance of three unusual princesses…

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Sokar, in his mummified “Osiris” form

Sety I (c.1300 BCE) worshipping Sokar, at the temple of Osiris in Abydos

Sokar, in the Underworld, from the tomb of Thutmose III (c. 1450 BCE)

The Djed pillar, symbol of Osiris

Raising the Djed pillar

Raising the Djed pillar

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Sokar, in his mummified “Osiris” form

Sokar, in his mummified “Osiris” form

Sety I (c.1300 BCE) worshipping Sokar, at the temple of Osiris in Abydos

Sokar, in the Underworld, from the tomb of Thutmose III (c. 1450 BCE)

The Djed pillar, symbol of Osiris

Raising the Djed pillar

Raising the Djed pillar

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Bibliography

Stuart Tyson-Smith, “Raising the Djed-Pillar” (PDF)
Richard H. Wilkinson, The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt, 2003.
University College London – Khoiak (Website)
UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology – Sokar (Website)