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In Egyptian mythology, Babi, also Baba,^[1][2] was the deification of the baboon, one of the animals present in Egypt. His name is usually translated as Bull of the baboons, and roughly means Alpha male of all baboons, i.e. chief of the baboons.^[3] Since Baboons exhibit many human characteristics, it was believed in early times, at least since thePredynastic Period, that they were deceased ancestors. In particular, the alpha males were identified as deceased rulers, referred to as the great white one (Hez-ur in Egyptian), since Hamadryas baboon (the species prevalent in Egypt) alpha males have a notable light grey streak. For example, Narmer is depicted in some images as having transformed into a baboon.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babi_(mythology)