NeithGoddess of Sais, mother of Sukhos (Sobek):Unas is Sobk, green-plumed, wakeful, alert,Since the New Kingdom also mother of god who, as celestial cow (the Great Shining One), gave birth to Re. A protective deity, goddess of hunting and war. Her attributes were bow, arrows and shield, (Thutmose III) whom Atum reared as a child, in the arms of Neit, Divine Mother, to be kingShe joined Isis, Nephthys and Selket in guarding the dead Osiris. She was goddess of weaving who gave mankind the linen strips to wrap the deceased, thus creating a layer of protection for the mummies. In the Underworld Neith helped the deceased through the dangers that beset them:
Neith is gracious to you, |
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