#son of sobek

[gavfleetout]

Gotta love how in the Son of Sobek, it takes all of 5 seconds for Percy and Carter to start attacking each other, meanwhile in the Staff of Seraphis, Annabeth and Sadie instantly hit it off, coordinate their plan of attack spectacularly to defeat a literal god, and exchange phone numbers.

[everythingwasalreadypicked]

Why did you assume Carter was from the Titan army upon him using magic, Percy? Run into a certain son of Hecate perhaps hmm?

[mooonylvr]

honestly carter magically slapping percy for calling him a halfblood was peak fiction like go!! defend your mixed heritage against some random weird white boy in an orange shirt!! teach him a lesson!!

[amanita-muscaria-lover]

Possible Hot Take: I want Disney take over the Kane Chronicles and turn them into a tv show. Netflix has a bigger chance of ruining the story with a few movies. And I know Netflix typically does alright with their original stuff but still. TKC already doesn't have as big of a following as PJO or HoO. Rick still needs to be part of production and everything, but Netflix should just leave it alone.

[sobeksewerrat]

I know nobody actually cares about @an-theduckin and I's AUs other than us but I am here to announce that in light of the Hazbin season 2 leaks, we have made the executive decision to IGNORE ALL OF IT. FUCK CANON.

Hazbin Hotel season2 will not affect our AUs in the slightest and fuck vivziepop the characters are ours now

[cantheywinthehungergames]

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[ataviisms]

i am thinking about son of sobek waylon

[sigyns-drafts]

Hello hello! how are you? I hope you are good :D, can I request some fluff headcanons of Smite Sobek and Neith? nothing more, just the two of them having some time together as mother and son ^_^ , thank you!

A/N: Hello Anon, thank you so much for asking! I am in fact doing good. I hope you are too, and if not.. May the story I wrote of your request hopefully cheer you up. ♡

Bonding by the Nile 🐊💛

Smite! Neith & Sobek!

➩ Sobek, the guardian of the Nile River gets an unexpected visitor, who is none other than his mother Neith. Neith is there to seek her son's attention again and for them to finally spend sometime together.

When she brings the idea up to Sobek, is at first he is surprised, but how could he resist such a lovely evening with his mother after so long?

➩ Reader type: none.

⚠: Family Fluff between mother and son.

Sobek, the mighty crocodile god, lay submerged in the cool waters of the Nile, his piercing eyes just above the surface, vigilant for any signs of intruders.

His dark skin and green scales shimmered under the sunlight, blending seamlessly with the river's murky depths.

His focus was unyielding, a testament to his role as the guardian of the sacred waters.

One day, as the sun of Ra cast its warm glow upon the river, Sobek felt a powerful presence approaching. His instincts sharpened, preparing for a potential threat.

To his surprise though, the figure that emerged from the waters nearby was none other than Neith, his mother and a goddess of creation, wisdom and weaving.

Neith wiped her dark wet locks back from her face, revealing her beauty in all its glory.

Her tanned skin shimmered after being in touch with the waters. Her robes hung heavily onto her body, yet she still moved gracefully in them as she made her way towards her son.

Her regal and powerful presence radiated strength and wisdom. But also a familiar feeling to Sobek, that of comfort and a loving, gentleness towards him.

"Mother! There is no need to enter the mortal realm like this.." Sobek expressed, slightly worried for his mother's safety

Why did she always choose such strange entrances whenever they met?

"Sobek, my son!" Neith chuckled softly, her voice echoing across the tranquil river. She cups her son's crocodile face like features from under the waters with her hands lovingly.

Bending down as she gives her offspring a kiss on the forehead.

"I thought it was time we spent some time together!"

Sobek, initially taken aback by his mother's unexpected gesture and visit, rises from the water, scales glistening as he swiftly lifts his mother, who compared to him was smaller in size.

Neiths eyes widened for a moment but she couldn't help but laugh at being carried by her son.

Sobek places her upon the edge of the Nile river, where she could sit secured from its dangers and dry off in peace.

"Mother," he responded with a mixture of surprise and delight, "what brings you here to the heart of the Nile?"

Neith smiled, her gaze full of maternal affection. "I wanted to share a moment with you, my fierce guardian. You've been diligently protecting these waters, and I wanted to see you in action."

Pride swelled within Sobek as he stood taller, acknowledging his mother's recognition.

"Well I am always ready to defend the sacred Nile, Mother. It's my duty."

Neith claps her delicate slender hands together happily, she truly felt so proud to be his mother and what a good man and guard he had become.

"Duty is important, my son, but so is the bond between a mother and her child."

She reached out, gently placing a hand on Sobek's scaly snout. "Let us take a moment to connect, beyond the roles we play, please?"

Sobek, moved by his mother's touch, nodded. It was sudden, it admittedly made him a little emotional.

"Yes, Mother. I would be honoured to.."

As they spent time together near the Nile river, because Sobek could not leave his position as its guardian.

Neith and Sobek still managed to share stories and laughter with each other.

Reminiscing of the past when Sobek was young and the times when Neith kept him out of trouble.

The river echoed with the warmth of their connection, a testament to the divine bond between mother and son.

Related by blood or not, just the bond they shared meant more than anything!

The usually fierce and vigilant guardian found solace in the presence of his mother, realising that even gods needed moments of familial joy.

"Thank you mother, for coming here.."

[zeethecatlady]

please i know ive read a reading the books fic where they read the crown of ptolemy, but i cant remember which one and theres so many and ive been looking through them individually but i cant find it i need help.

[shortstorytournament]

Short Story Tournament

THE REMARKABLE ROCKET by Oscar Wilde (1888) (link)

So at the end of the King's garden a great stand had been set up, and as soon as the Royal Pyrotechnist had put everything in its proper place, the fireworks began to talk to each other.

THE SON OF SOBEK by Rick Riordan (2013) (link)

The surface of the river churned with bubbles. The crocodile was gone, but standing in the marsh about twenty feet away was a teenage guy in jeans and a faded orange T-shirt that said CAMP something.

[maverick-werewolf]

Mythology Fact #1 - Sobek, Egyptian Crocodile God

NEW SERIES! Mythology Facts will explore many elements of world mythologies, but with a particular focus on Greek, Egyptian, and Norse, especially at the start.

Easily the winner of the first poll about this new series as held on my Patreon is Sobek, the ancient Egyptian crocodile-headed god!

Head of a limestone statue of Sobek, as previously on display at the Met as part of a special collection; Met info on the statue head here

In ancient Egypt, like many ancient cultures, the most fearsome of beasts were highly regarded for their awe-inspiring endurance, power, and ferocity - a concept often little-understood today, as animals are now often seen as obstacles to be conquered or put out of the way, hence why it can occasionally be difficult to detail to the modern mind the relationship between men and wolves throughout history (but I'm not on that right now, so I'll stop). The people of ancient Egypt held great reverence for many animals, not least among them being the obviously very dangerous crocodile.

An integral part of life in ancient Egypt was the rise and fall of the Nile. Sobek was a centerpiece of the Nile life - crocodiles were abundant, a testament to their fertility and virility, and they were fearsome, strong, and enduring. Sobek's nature is intensely complex and his "domains," as we so often think of deities as having, were extensive, including but not limited to fertility, virility, illness, health, strength, pharonic power, military might, protection (especially protection from, essentially, bad luck), and the dangers and wonders of the Nile. By nature, he was considered animalistic, unpredictable, strong, protective but dangerous, and highly sexual, aspects frequently associated with the most powerful predators in a given region (notice all those things are also associated with wolves). Sobek was depicted variably as a crocodile and a crocodile-headed man, and holy crocodiles were kept in his name.

Given his association with the Nile and so many other things, Sobek was and mostly remained a very important figure, especially with his later fusion with/association with both Horus and Ra, two extremely important deities...

This is quite the lengthy post! More under the cut.

Among many other things, Sobek was said to have power of the fertility of the Nile's soil, as well as its waters, and thus also had great power over disease, as the Nile could also cause illnesses. Like so many ancient Egyptian deities, Sobek also had an association with the dead, being called upon to bring them sight and return their senses in the afterlife, as well as to assist in protecting them (along with many other deities, including but certainly not limited to Isis, Nephthys, and Anubis).

Sobek's strong association with fertility is found in his many epithets and even the name we use for him most - "Sobek" is thought to perhaps even come from a causative of "to impregnate" (though some scholars contend it instead means "to unite," especially in relation to the pieces of Osiris). Perhaps the first instance we have of Sobek in a text comes from the Pyramid Texts, in which a spell refers to Unis (the pharaoh) as a living incarnation of Sobek - the pharaohs were very often living incarnations of assorted deities at various times - and says that Unis "will copulate" very specifically and that he is the lord of something that would probably get this post censored, "who takes women from their husbands to the place Unis likes according to his heart's fancy."

Mummified crocodiles found in the Temple of Kom Ombo; we have found mummified crocodiles of all ages, even including fertilized eggs

Now let's talk about a thing called the petsuchos. Mummified crocodiles served as images of Sobek in various forms, one of which being Petsuchos, meaning "son of Sobek." It is thought one crocodile in particular took on the aspect of the petsuchos and was kept in Shedet, replaced by a new petsuchos whenever the previous died. Following the death of a holy crocodile, a great ritual took place to mummify the creature and then put it on display, as it remained ever sacred. Living crocodiles were sometimes kept in other temples and holy places, even including outdoor pools. They were adorned with gems and fed delicacies; some were even considered attractions, as feeding the holy crocodile brought good luck, given Sobek's apotropaic nature. There was even a divine crocodile breeding center established by Amenhotep III (who pushed the Sobek cult quite energetically).

There are many depictions of Sobek found throughout what we have of ancient Egypt, including many of its time periods. He is perhaps one of the oldest gods of ancient Egypt, having appeared as early as during the reign of King Narmer in the first dynasty. His importance during the Old Kingdom, as well, can be found in the Pyramid Texts. The entire region of Fayum was a cult center of Sobek, so great was his importance, the seat of which was - of course - the capital, Crocodilopolis or Shedet.

Also very worthy of note is Sobek-Ra, a combination of the gods Sobek and Ra, that appeared in very late-age Egypt in the New Kingdom (1150-1069 BC), and even continued into the Ptolemaic Period (around 332 BC to 390 AD). Sobek-Ra (or Sobek-Re if you want to go that way) may have first appeared during the reign of the first king of the Middle Kingdom, Montuhotep II, as addressed in the Coffin Texts used during the Middle Kingdom (in which Sobek is addressed as "he who rises in the east and sets in the west"). As a combination, depictions thereof often had the head of a falcon but the body of a crocodile, often wearing the solar disc and uraeus (cobra).

He combined aspects of both deities, which is also perhaps thanks to Sobek's association also with Horus. When Horus took on the aspect of a crocodile during his retrieval of Osiris's bodyparts, Sobek became associated with him, even considered an aspect of Horus. Likewise, however, Sobek also was said to have assisted Isis during Horus's birth. Such deity fusions, aspects, and deities becoming an aspect and/or appearing in various myths in nebulous forms were not uncommon in ancient Egypt, and Sobek was also combined with Horus at assorted other points. All of this continues to point to the association between Sobek and kings (pharaohs), especially when you reach the point of learning about Sobek of Shedet-Ra-Horus, but I won't go into all that here due to time constraints.

So, obviously, there's so much more to say that it's, frankly, crazy and almost overwhelming. The study of ancient Egypt is a complex undertaking, hence why we have an entire field called Egyptology. So, consider this very much a simplified overview. Hope you enjoyed the post!

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[moongothic]

I do kind of wonder if One Piece might end with two "Pirate Kings"...

Like Luffy is 100% going to become Pirate King, without a doubt. You don't just build up the protagonist's adventure to reach their goal for 20+ years and then Not Deliver on it. Luffy's gonna be King, no doubt about it.

But as we already know, to Luffy being "Pirate King" simply means "being the most free person in the world". When Rayleigh asked Luffy if he thinks he can become the ruler of the seas (New World specifically), Luffy explicitly told Rayleigh he's NOT going to "rule over anything".

So Luffy could and will become the most free person in the world and gain the title of Pirate King, but he's not going to become The Ruler of the Seas.

Which leaves me wondering... could someone else ALSO become "Pirate King", some kind of a (Luffy-approved) benevolent ruler of the seas while Luffy goes off on more adventures to enjoy his life?

And if so... who? Who would be suited for that position, who might accept that role (in Luffy's stead)? And mind you, I do mean specifically a King for Pirates; even if/when the WG gets overthrown and replaced by whatever system the Revs may be preparing, it doesn't mean all the pirates of the seas are going to bend to the New Government's will.

Right now, of all known characters I feel like Shanks might be the most suited for it technically speaking, but I'm not sure he's up for it. Shanks is a man of many a mystery as are his goals, but yeah IDK if he'd want to take the throne, it remains to be seen.

Hilariously. Buggy's also a fucking option. Not only has he very recently claimed he'd like to be Pirate King mayhaps, but also during Summit War he did make his funny little predictions about becoming Shichibukai, Yonkou and finally Pirate King himself. And we know two of those predictions have already come true. So between making his final predicition also come true and keeping Buggy's trend of Falling Upwards going, it would be funny as fuck if Buggy did become The Ruler of the Seas. Thing is, between Buggy arguably not being genuinely suited for the job (though being easy to dethrone could be a perk), we need to ask if Buggy does TRULY want to become Pirate King himself. Like yes, he may have dreamed of claiming One Piece one day, but also, his entire BEEF with Shanks has to do with how Buggy wanted to follow Shanks and watch HIM become the King after Roger. Buggy says he wants to be the King, but does he truly? Or would he rather just let Shanks have the throne instead?

But that might be a bit of an issue that just runs in a circle; if neither Shanks or Buggy wants the throne then who the hell would take it then?

And like... No matter how I think about it, the only other option I come to is like... god damn fucking Crocodile. Because (say it with me now) if Crocodad Real, it could make sense thematically. Depending on whatever character arc the bastard might go through first. If he was put into that role then you'd think (and hope) he'd find himself surrounded by people who trust him and he can trust back (Pirate King's crew and all) (oh hey what's this Cross Guild thing?). Not to mention if Luffy wanted to give up the job of actually ruling the seas to someone else, the only way he'd ever willingly give that fucking job to Crocodile of all people, would be if their father-son relationship improved first (you know how I feel about that) and Croc actually like proved himself to be (trust)worthy. Not to mention, Crocodile would get to reclaim the dream he had abandoned so long ago. But also, he'd get to reclaim it while his sweet baby boy's dream also came true; they'd both get to be King together. That would be so fucking adorable and sweet. And don't let me get started on the Sobek-Ra symbolism (Sobek = protector god (a crocodile), Ra = sun god (=Nika=liberation=Luffy); Sobek-Ra = fusion of the two) (Also let's be real, Crocodile would be weirdly suited for the job. Like he's stronk enough but also he can run operations and boss people around etc)

Like I feel so delulu even suggesting that but also it would make sense. It makes so much sense it makes me a little bit mad lmao

But in the end, what other options would we even have? Of the known characters I don't think there's many who would fit into the role AND want the role, and I feel like we're a bit late into the series to introduce any completely new characters for this purpose in particular.

I just. I dunno the thought just haunts me

[shuteyeshuttle]

The difference between Carter and Percy meeting in son of Sobek vs Annabeth and Sadie in staff of Serapis is crazy.

Annabeth and Sadie :

Oh wow I don’t think she’s Egyptian / Greek but this Chick is really cool

Meanwhile Carter and Percy :

OH MY GODS THIS DUDE IS SO ANNOYING IN GOING TO EFFING KILL HIM

This is why we need Annabeth to keep you in check Percy… 🔱

[divkazkdovikde]

the ultimate guide

CAMP HALF-BLOOD CHRONICLES

percy jackson and the olympians

the demigod diaries: the diary of luke castellan (takes place 5 years before the lightning thief)

- the lightning thief

- the sea of monsters

- the titan’s curse

- the battle of the labyrinth

the demigod files: percy jackson and the stolen chariot

the demigod files: percy jackson and the bronze dragon

the demigod files: percy jackson and the sword of hades

- the last olympians

the demigod diaries: percy jackson and the staff of hermes

the heroes of olympus

the prophecy of the seven, the whole gang

- the lost hero

the demigod diaries: leo valdez and the quest for buford

- the son of neptune

- the mark of athena

the demigod diaries: son of magic (non-canonical, contradictory to the events in the house of hades and the blood of olympus)

- the house of hades

- the blood of olympus

percy jackson and the chalice of the gods

6th book of percy jackson and the olympians, taking place after the events of the blood of olympus, and before the trials of apollo

+ more to be announced, 7th book of pjo: the wrath of the tripple goddes, release date 24/9/2024

the trials of apollo

- the hidden oracle

- the dark prophecy

- the burning maze

- the tyrant’s tomb

- the tower of nero

supplementary works:

- camp half-blood confidential (background facts about CHB)

- camp jupiter justified (story of claudia)

the sun and the star

takes place after the events of the tower of nero, nico and will’s book

OTHER SERIES & CROSSOVERS

the kane chronicles

in the same universe as chb chronicles, takes place around the same time as heroes of the olympus

- the red pyramid

- the throne of fire

- the serpent’s shadow

supplementary works:

- survival guide

- brooklyn house magician’s manual

demigods and magicians

percy jackson and the kanes crossover, shortstories

- the son of sobek

- the staff of serapis

- the crown of ptolemy

magnus chase and the gods of asgard

in the same universe as chb chronicles and the kane chronicles, takes place around the same time as the trials of apollo

- the sword of summer

- the hammer of thor

- the ship of the dead

supplementary works:

- hotel valhalla: guide to the norse words

- 9 from the nine worlds

alright, that’s a wrap, i’m currently rereading the whole percy jackson, (halfway through the blood of olympus now, hehehe), and the only reason why i made this is because i’m a big nerd deep in my heart and needed to do this for my sake and my sake only. i also have insomnia, it’s like 2am rn. but you guys can use this guide too, i’m nice like that

[xochiipillii]

sobek x child! gn! reader

Swimming Lessons.

(Sobek x Twin! GN! Reader)

The Egyptian god and new father Sobek teaches his two twin toddlers how to swim, starting with you!

It was particularly hot and sunny in Faiyum today. The midsummer sun was unrelenting, so much so that even the local crocodiles decided to dwell in the river that day, watching the proceedings with lazy eyes peering above the surface. The air was thick with the smell of dust, sand, and river mud. The Hawara pyramid loomed above the channel, though it provided no shade to retreat under.

Sweat dripped down the bronzed expanse of Sobek's back as he cast his golden eyes toward the water. His bare feet sunk into the silt of the riverbed, cool dark water lapping over his skin. The channel water was calm today, though that did little to calm his suspicions of water snakes or monitor lizards or Nile perch. Normally, these creatures would be inconsequential to such a god, able to compel fierce crocodiles with only a scalding glare and an utterance of his tongue. But, his children have yet to command such obedience from their subjects. They hadn't even fully grown into their scales yet.

At 16 months, Sobek's twins were still small and weak, little more than wobbling bundles of freckles and giggles. On their tanned shoulders and backs, emergences of reptilian scales found a similar pattern to their father's. Though they had yet to show any more signs of their godly heritage, Sobek was still proud of them.

"Alright, my little croclets," Sobek rumbled, his voice a comforting purr that echoed across the river. He tossed a stick into the water, satisfied with the lack of response from below. Stepping away from the mucky shore, he approached his twins in the reeds.

His little boy contentedly munched on an immature lotus stalk, while you were busy creating small mounds of slippery mud. Sobek, with a casual air, plucked the chewed-up stem from his son's mouth.

"Today, we're going to learn how to swim!" Sobek declared, the excitement in his voice contagious.

You and your little brother looked up with wide eyes at the sound of your father's voice. Your brother, though, was more concerned about the confiscated lotus, and his tiny lips trembled as Sobek continued. You, on the other hand, returned to your architectural endeavors, mud dripping down your small arms.

Your father continued, his booming voice and showmanship something you were deeply accustomed to. "Now, some may argue, 'Sobek! Your little ones are too young to swim!' But I beg to differ! For the offspring of The Lord of the Waterway carry the river in their veins, a birthright bestowed upon them by the oasis of Faiyum itself!"

With an air of theatricality, Sobek gestured dramatically toward the river, as if the water itself were a stage awaiting his divine command. The midsummer sun glistened on his skin, accentuating the regal aura that surrounded the god of the waterway.

Sobek continued his dramatics, his voice resonating over the hills and scattered palm trees with a force that even the birds found unsettling. Yet, you had long tuned it out, more entranced by the intricate mote you were trying to create around your mud pyramid.

"In the ages of our ancestors, we—hey, hey! Are you even listenin' to me?"

With a huff, you reluctantly tore your gaze away from your artistic endeavor, only to find your father's snout inches away from your button nose. His golden eyes bore into yours with an intensity that demanded focus. "I'm tryin' to give you both a pep talk here, and I'd appreciate the attention, aye?"

With all the cuteness and distraction your toddler self could muster, you giggled, extending a mud-covered hand to rest on your father's snout.

Sobek's stern expression softened at your endearing gesture. A chuckle rumbled from his chest, the sound a blend of paternal pride and amusement. "Alright, little river architect, I suppose the charm offensive works."

He playfully nudged your hand with his snout, the mud smearing onto his scales. As he stood back up, he wiped off the mud with a short, dramatic gesture.

"Now, back to the grand announcement!" Sobek proclaimed, his voice carrying a hint of theatrical flair. "Swimming lessons commence!"

With a flourish, Sobek reached up to take off his atef crown, stepping over his toddler son to place it on a high branch where his mischievous and teething children could not get it. The crown gleamed under the harsh sun, a symbol of his godly authority temporarily set aside for the more pressing matter at hand – teaching his little ones the ways of the river.

You, engrossed in your architectural endeavor, were content to continue building sentries around your mud pyramid. However, your plans were abruptly interrupted as your father's strong hands scooped you up from under your arms. A whine escaped your lips as he lifted you, carrying you away from your mud-crafted masterpiece.

"Now, [Y/N], as the firstborn, it's your duty to show your brother the ropes," Sobek declared with pride, his steps deliberate as he moved toward the channel water. You kicked your chubby legs in a display of toddler disdain, wishing you could argue that being born three minutes earlier didn't necessarily make you the teacher.

Sobek, undeterred by your protest, maintained his firm hold as he waded into the water. Your brother, clutching another pilfered lotus stalk, observed the scene with wide eyes, curious about the impending swimming lesson.

As Sobek ventured deeper into the channel, the cool water embraced his legs, its refreshing touch a stark contrast to the blistering heat on the banks. In his secure grasp, you squirmed, your chubby legs kicking in a futile attempt at rebellion. The water's coolness sent a shiver through your tiny frame, the temperature difference momentarily discomforting.

"Now, my Nile niblet, watch closely," Sobek urged his voice a blend of encouragement and excitement. "Feel the water, let it become a part of you."

With deliberate care, he gently lowered you into the water until your legs were completely submerged. Another shiver passed through you as the cool sensation enveloped your small form. You whined softly, your small muddied fingers gripping your father's warm chest as you stared into the murky water, the mysteries below hidden from your curious gaze.

"There you go, my little river sprite," Sobek praised, his voice carrying across the water like a gentle breeze. "Now, let's see those little legs of yours do their thing."

With that, Sobek began to guide your movements, your stout legs attempting to find purchase in the gentle current. You felt the water supporting you, and with each wobbly kick, the uncertainty dwindled.

Sobek, the proud father with the closest thing he could get to a smile on his crocodile head, adjusted his grip. He held you securely against his chest, your little legs finding purchase on either side of his sturdy torso. With one hand supporting you, the other reached down and scooped up some water, letting the cool river water cascade over your head. The refreshing sensation wet your hair and face, mirroring the tender moments when he bathed you and your brother.

"Now, little Nile nymph, feel the river's touch. Let it embrace you," Sobek whispered, his voice a soothing rumble against the backdrop of gently flowing water.

With gentle movements, he began to wash off the mud caked onto your hands and arms from your earlier excursions. The water trickled down your hair and your eyelids as your father scrubbed between each tiny finger. The tickling sensation of Sobek's hands rubbing your fingertips elicited joy, and you couldn't help but giggle, kicking your feet that were still partially submerged in the water.

Sobek's eyes, gleaming with paternal pride, met yours as he finished up his gentle washing. "There you go, my little crocodile-in-trainin', clean as a whistle, you are."

He hugged you close to him, pressing your cheek against his damp chest. The weight of his snout resting on the top of your head was a comforting embrace, and you sighed contentedly.

Then, he pulled away slightly, as if remembering the task at hand. With a tender smile, he lowered you back into the water, this time up to just above your belly button. The cool river embraced you once more, and your tiny hands explored the ripples on the surface.

"Now," he murmured with a deep, rumbling voice. "Let's see if my little one knows how to float."

With a gentle nudge, Sobek encouraged you to lie back in the water. Your chubby arms stretched out, flailing momentarily, fingers splaying and creating playful ripples as you adjusted to the sensation of floating. Sobek, with a watchful eye, supported your back with a large hand.

"There you go, my river sprite," Sobek encouraged, his deep voice resonating with pride. "Feel the water beneath you, supporting you. Just like that."

You basked in the sensation of weightlessness, the gentle current rocking you back and forth. Sobek's eyes, attentive and filled with paternal warmth, watched every movement. Slowly, he let his hand off your back, leaving you floating on your own. His hands stayed beneath you, a safety net of reassurance, as you figured out how to keep afloat.

After a few moments, Sobek, with a beaming smile, scooped you up from the water. "Well done, my Nilebud!" he said with a burst of raucous laughter, nuzzling your tiny cheek with his snout. You giggled as he continued, holding you up above his face.

"You are such a natural," he cooed, his ancient accent adding a melodic touch to the words. "A true child of the Nile, just like your old man." Sobek's golden eyes, radiant with pride, met yours as he lowered you and cradled you in his strong arms.

He began wading back to the shore, where the little boy was waiting, chewing on his lotus stem. "Now, let's see how your mischievous brother fares with the art of floating," Sobek declared with playful anticipation, more than ready to continue these swimming lessons.