As (god)
In Egyptian Mythology Ash (or As) is Set's companion and was sometimes known as "the Lord of Libya". It is possible that he was the original god of Ombos before Set came along. The first records of this god date back to the early dynastic times but only continue until the end of the Old Kingdom at which point Seth takes over completely. It is possible this was an early example of syncretism.
This god was a benign god as he was the protector of the Sahara Desert and creator of the oases. In the late Second Dynasty his importance grew and he became protector of the royal estates.
As was the first god to be depicted with the body of a human and the head of an animal. The animal whose head he took varied between a lion, vulture, hawk or a snake. Additionally he was also depcited with a pig like head similar to Set's.
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