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.
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“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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