In Egyptian mythology, Mnewer (Mnevis) is the sacred black bull of Heliopolis. Mnevis is connected with Re-Atum, worshipped as a god for its virility and its oracles. It was also regarded as an emissary of the sun god, and therefore represented with a solar disk between its horns. Many festivities were held in honor of this bull. The deceased bulls were embalmed and buried at Heliopolos. |
