nṯrt
deity Egyptian single tradition · 1
The feminine form of the Egyptian term for 'goddess'. The feminine form could be written with an egg as determinative, connecting goddesses with creation and birth, or with a cobra, reflecting the use of the cobra to depict many female deities.
When
- First attested
- 3000 BCE
- Attested period
- -3000 – -300
- Historical notes
- Feminine deity term in ancient Egyptian tradition, associated with creation, birth, and depicted with cobra symbolism.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- nṯr
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The Egyptian language's terms for these beings were nṯr, 'god', and its feminine form nṯrt, 'goddess'. The feminine form could also be written with an egg as determinative, connecting goddesses with creation and birth.”
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