Negating Seth: Destruction as Vitality

Abstract In the past, different points in time have been set as demarcating beginning of end Ancient Egyptian religion. One these is start so-called “proscription” god Seth, whose names and images are found damaged many their occurrences. previous studies, this observation was explained result intentional destruction performed during first millennium BCE , such indicative decay religion at time. However, Seth from his earliest attestations conceived a deity ready to perform acts violence disruption; under specific circumstances he needed be banished, but character also valued requiring violence. This article discusses problems, fallacies, arguments interpreting intentions behind monuments general treatment particular. It will argued that “negating” image “negative” not done with malicious intent, highlight god’s role, which important for context image. proposed phenomenon proves still vibrantly alive time, fading away dying.