In Egyptian mythology, Khenti-kheti (also spelt Chenti-cheti), was a crocodile-Deity, though he was later represented as a falcon-god. His name means "foremost retreater".
Origin and evolution
At earlier times, he was the
Crocodile God of the region called
Athribis in
Lower Egypt. This is why, in Egyptian history, he has often been associated with
Sobek and is said to be
The Owner of Athribis. However, during the New Kingdom, he was shown to be related to
Horus and was shaped like a hawk. At that time his name was
Horas Khenti-Kheti.
Legend
He could take the form of a giant black bull, named
Mnevis.
He was later replaced by
Osiris, also known as "Osiris, who lived in Athribis".
