Hapi was the Egyptian god of the annual flooding of the Nile River, seen as vital for agriculture and hence fertility. He was typically depicted as an androgynous figure with large breasts and a pot-belly, representing the life-giving waters. As the Nile's flooding varied each year, Hapi was prayed to for a flood that was neither too high nor too low. He was one of the most important gods in ancient Egypt, providing both water and food for the land and people.