Celestial Ferryman
deity intermediate Egyptian single tradition · 1
An Ancient Egyptian god known by multiple names with similar meanings. The deity's two most common ancient names were Hraf-haf and Ma-haf, both referring to the characteristic of having his face or sight directed behind him. This god served as a ferryman in Egyptian mythology.
When
- First attested
- 3000 BCE
- Attested period
- -3000 – -300
- Historical notes
- Ancient Egyptian deity attested throughout pharaonic period.
Relationships
- serves
- Osiris
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The first known mention of the Celestial Ferryman is in the Pyramid Texts of the Old Kingdom where he is called Ma-haf and a guard of Osiris, he later Appears in the Coffin Texts of the Middle Kingdom where he is once again called Ma-haf and guards Osiris.”
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