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Messeh, the Holy Crocodile
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Region: Egypt, then moved to Celtics, Africa
Time Period:
References in Literature:
Sources: Illiana

Notes:
  • Became the symbol of the king
  • Kings were annointed and thus gained the Messeh's strength.
  • "Messeh" comes from the word "Messiah" which means to annoint.
  • Evolved into Sobek (crocodile god and Neith's son) in Egypt
  • Evolved into Suchos in Greece.
  • Became the basis for Celtic dragons and dragon mythology.

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