Nekhbet by Luke Tesfazgi

introduction

ltesfazgi — 2023-11-10 01:05:17 UTC

I am Nekhbet the vulture goddess and the protector of upper/lower Egypt. My name translates to "She of Nekheb."

relatives

ltesfazgi — 2023-11-27 02:17:30 UTC

Nekhbet is the wife of the god of the nile (Hapi). He was also considered a "friend of Geb", the Egyptian god of the earth.

Nekhbet powers

ltesfazgi — 2023-11-27 02:36:17 UTC

Nekhbet, as a goddess, has the power of transformation and can change into a griffon vulture. The goddess uses the wings to protect the living from threats, which can be spiritual or physical, or both, including disease. Nekhbet also protects the souls of the dead, not just the living.

Nekhbet headress

ltesfazgi — 2023-11-27 02:44:32 UTC

A headdress in the shape of a vulture draped over the head, with its wings hanging down on the sides. It was a symbol of protection associated with the vulture goddess Nekhbet

Why was she important

ltesfazgi — 2023-11-27 02:52:21 UTC

Nekhbet was frequently portrayed as spreading her wings over the pharaoh while grasping in her claw the cartouche symbol or other emblems.

How is she similar to other gods/goddess

ltesfazgi — 2023-11-27 03:15:56 UTC

Wadjet and Nekhbet, the vulture-goddess of Upper Egypt, were the protective goddesses of the king and were sometimes represented together on the king's diadem, symbolizing his reign over all of Egypt.

How did she help ra the god of the sun

ltesfazgi — 2023-11-27 03:20:58 UTC

Nekhbet was among the gods who opposed the return of Ra. She believed he had grown too weak to effectively lead the gods against Apophis.