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Set animal

A set animal is a creature that was worshipped by ancient Egyptians long ago. It was a creature that had a body of a mysterious creature, and also had some parts of other animals. It had a strong jaw, sharp ears, and a long tail. Set animal was often portrayed as a protector of Ra, the sun god, and was also believed to help the pharaohs in battle.

People used to make statues of Set animal and also included its image in their temple carvings, jewellery and crowns. Set animal was considered as a symbol of strength and power, which is why it was often associated with pharaohs who were the rulers of ancient Egypt.

Despite its fearsome appearance, Set animal was not real and does not exist in our world today. It was merely a creation of the human mind, and some people still find it fascinating to study about its mythology and meaning.
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