In Honor of Weneg, Mediator of the Gods and Pillar of the Sky

Weneg, also known as Uneg, was an Ancient Egyptian God first referenced during the Old Kingdom period (c. 2600 BCE). He was revered as a god of fertility, agriculture, and the renewal of life. The name Weneg translates to "the one who endures" or "the one who is firm," and he was believed to hold … Continue reading In Honor of Weneg, Mediator of the Gods and Pillar of the Sky

The Tree Goddesses

For the Ancient Egyptians, there were several Goddesses associated with trees and their life-giving properties. The Tree Goddesses were often depicted as women with branches or leaves sprouting from their heads, symbolizing their connection to nature and the cycle of life. One of the most well-known Tree Goddesses was Hathor, who was often depicted with … Continue reading The Tree Goddesses

Mother Goddess Tefnut and a Morality Tale: The Lion in Search of Man

Animal fables may have been popular in Egypt since the New Kingdom, since there are illustrated papyri dated to the New Kingdom which depict animals acting in human situations, such as festivities, labors, and combats. The fable of The Lion in Search of Man is especially remarkable, because here the Egyptian stepped outside of themselves, looked at man, and found them to be evil. The final part of this fable predates a shorter and similar version in the Fables of Aesop.