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The Hare Goddess Wenet

When we think of Easter, the "Easter Bunny" is a main topic for festivity and play. In ancient Egypt, the rabbit, or hare, was the Goddess Wenet. The Egyptians venerated the hare because of its swiftness and keen senses. The hare’s form was also taken by other deities who had associations with the Otherworld. In … Continue reading The Hare Goddess Wenet

The Hare Goddess (Wenet Part 2)

The Goddess Wenet (Wenut, Unut) is an enigmatic figure in ancient Egyptian religion and mythology.  In the earliest times Wenet was first identified as a snake headed goddess and then became associated with the hare. Her name means the Opener and also the Swift One. Both the snake and the hare are known for being … Continue reading The Hare Goddess (Wenet Part 2)