Ikhemu-sek

The Ikhemu-sek were a group of ancient Egyptian minor deities who were the personifications of the northern constellations.

History

The northern constellations were depicted in the tomb of Senenmut on the astronomical ceiling. The Ikhemu-sek were also found on the astronomical vaulted ceilings of tombs in the Valley of the Kings.

Iconography

The Ikhemu-sek where portrayed as both animal and human-like: A woman, lion, bull, man, falcon-headed man, man, and hippopotamus.