nṯr
deity Egyptian single tradition · 1
The Egyptian term for 'god', referring to beings outside the sphere of everyday life in ancient Egyptian tradition. The term could apply to deities, deceased humans who were considered god-like, and the king after coronation. More than 1,400 deities are named in Egyptian texts using this term, though the exact count is difficult to determine.
When
- First attested
- 3000 BCE
- Attested period
- -3000 – -300
- Historical notes
- Term used throughout ancient Egyptian history; hieroglyphs show traits Egyptians connected with divinity including flags on poles, falcons, and seated deities.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- nṯrt
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The Egyptian language's terms for these beings were nṯr, 'god', and its feminine form nṯrt, 'goddess'. The term nṯr may have applied to any being that was in some way outside the sphere of everyday life.”
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