Which deity was the god of the water and the Nile River, according to the ancient Egyptians?

Hapi was the ancient Egyptian deity associated with the Nile River and its annual flooding, which brought fertile soil and water to Egypt. Therefore, the correct choice is Hapi. Anubis was associated with mummification and the dead, while Isis and Osiris had other roles in Egyptian religion.

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