The Apis Bull: Ramses the Great's Divine Earthly Companion

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the role of the Apis bull during the reign of Ramses the Great. They discuss how the living bull at Memphis was considered the ba of Ptah, an oracle, and a symbol of pharaonic power. Lucas explains the elaborate burial of Apis bulls in the Serapeum at Saqqara, a project Ramses likely expanded. The conversation also touches on the bull's connection to the Heb Sed festival, where Ramses ran beside the bull to renew his rule. Finally, they consider the political implications of controlling the bull cult, especially in relation to the priesthood of Ptah and Ramses's need to consolidate power in the north. #ApisBull #RamsesTheGreat #Serapeum #Saqqara #Ptah #HebSed #AncientEgypt #Memphis #NewKingdom #19thDynasty #Ba #Pharaoh #Userrenputaanehktu #Kemet #DivineKingship #EgyptianReligion #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo