Mehueret

Mehueret
   Pre-dynastic Egyptian mother goddess, ‘the Celestial Cow’, who gave birth to the sun and to the Seven Wise Ones in the shape of hawks, who helped in the work of creation. Whether she was separate from Hathor or Nut, it is difficult to say. The Judgment Scene of the Book of the Dead takes place at her abode. She is the same as Neith.

Who’s Who in non-classical mythology . . 2014.

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  • Hathor —    In the Egyptian Creation Legend goddess of love and beauty, often identified with most of the other goddesses, including Sekhmet. Her name means ‘House of Horus’; she was guardian of the cemeteries of the dead. As a mother goddess, she was… …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

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