- 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 . John Keegan. 2014.
Nekhebit
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Nekhbet — with staff and shen ring In Egyptian mythology, Nekhbet (also spelt Nechbet, and Nekhebit) was an early predynastic local goddess who was the patron of the city of Nekheb, her name meaning of Nekheb. Ultimately, she became the patron of Upper… … Wikipedia
Nekhbet — /nek bet/, n. Egyptian Relig. the guardian goddess of Upper Egypt, often represented as a vulture. Also, Nekhebet /nek euh bet /, Nekhebit /nek euh bit/, Nekhebt /ne kebt /. * * * ▪ Egyptian goddess in Egyptian religion, vulture goddess who was… … Universalium
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 … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Nekhbet — /nek bet/, n. Egyptian Relig. the guardian goddess of Upper Egypt, often represented as a vulture. Also, Nekhebet /nek euh bet /, Nekhebit /nek euh bit/, Nekhebt /ne kebt / … Useful english dictionary
