Apis in Memphis (2013)
Apis the bull of Memphis, earthly representation of the god Ptah. At the temple, Apis the oracle, his movements interpreted as prophecies, his breath as medicine. He had a window in the temple through which he could be seen and out which he saw. On holidays Apis was led through the streets of Memphis, adorned in jewelry and flowers. His sacrifice signaled the rebirth of a king as a god.
Director: Stephen Broomer
Runtime: 1 min
Release Date: March 23, 2013
Country: Canada
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Apis in Memphis about?
- Apis the bull of Memphis, earthly representation of the god Ptah. At the temple, Apis the oracle, his movements interpreted as prophecies, his breath as medicine. He had a window in the temple through which he could be seen and out which he saw. On holidays Apis was led through the streets of Memphis, adorned in jewelry and flowers. His sacrifice signaled the rebirth of a king as a god.
- Who directed Apis in Memphis?
- Apis in Memphis was directed by Stephen Broomer.
- How long is Apis in Memphis?
- Apis in Memphis has a runtime of 1m (1 minutes).
- Where was Apis in Memphis produced?
- Apis in Memphis was produced in Canada.