Uadjit

Uadjit: (Uatchit)

Great crowned goddess of Lower Egypt, usually represented as a serpent, but occasionally as a vulture. Her Greek name was Bouto. She was sometimes included in the Ennead. Her sister Nekhebit occupied a similar position in Upper Egypt.

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Buto — A transcription made by the Greeks of Per Uadjit, for ‘the dwelling of Uadjit’, for the town in the Delta of Egypt, and also for the goddess worshipped there. Originally a snake goddess, she helped Isis to protect the baby Horus. See also… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Bouto — (Buto) Greek name for Uadjit, the Egyptian serpent goddess … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Ennead — Name given to the ‘Paut’ or great company of nine Egyptian gods of Heliopolis: Atmu, Shu, Tefnut, Geb, Nut, Osiris and Isis, Set and Nephthys. To this list Ra, Horus … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Nekhebit — Great crowned goddess of Upper Egypt, represented as a vulture or a serpent. Her sister Uadjit occupied a similar position in Lower Egypt … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Serpent Myths — There are many serpent myths in the East, and without exception they belong to the earliest times, being older, possibly, than the mother goddesses. The Old Testament reference to the serpent as the devil appears to be a relic of the effort to … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Uatchit — See Uadjit … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Uto — A name sometimes given to Uadjit in Egyptian myth … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

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