Egyptian deity

deity Egyptian single tradition · 1

Regions on the comet Churyumov–Gerasimenko are named after an Egyptian deity. Regions on the large lobe are named after gods, whereas those on the small lobe are named after goddesses. Nineteen regions were defined in the northern hemisphere prior to equinox, and seven more regions were identified in the southern hemisphere later.

When

First attested
3000 BCE
Attested period
-3000 – 2020
Historical notes
Ancient Egyptian religion dates to at least 3000 BCE.

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“with each named after an Egyptian deity; regions on the large lobe are named after gods, whereas those on the small lobe are named after goddesses. Nineteen regions were defined in the northern hemisphere prior to equinox. Later, when the southern hemisphere became illuminated, seven more regions were identified”

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