The second vase of the series was in the shape of the genius Hapi, the "concealed."
In appearance Hapi possesses both male and female characteristics, the latter indicating his powers of nourishment.
Thus Hapi quickly became identified with the greater and more outstanding figures in early Egyptian mythology.
The name Hapi still baffles translation, and is probably of pre-dynastic origin.
Hapi, indeed, stood in more immediate relationship to the Egyptians than almost any other god in their pantheon.
