Serqet
deity earth Egyptian single tradition · 2
Serqet is an ancient Egyptian mortuary goddess who, along with Isis, Nephthys, and Neith, served as one of the protectresses of the canopic jars used in embalming and burial practices.
↻ synthesized from 2 sources
When
- First attested
- 3000 BCE
- Attested period
- -3000 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Mortuary goddess and protectress of canopic jars alongside Isis, Nephthys, and Neith.
Relationships
- allied with
- Isis, Nephthys, Neith, Qebehsenuef
- co occurs with
- Duamutef, Renenutet, Hapy, Imsety, sons of Horus, Sendjet, Anubis, Set, Horus, Thoth, Apophis, Hapi
- serves
- Osiris
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“As a mortuary goddess like Isis, Neith, and Serqet, Nephthys was one of the protectresses of the canopic jars”
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“The sons of Horus themselves were thought to be under the protection of four goddesses, usually Isis for Imsety, Nephthys for Hapy, Neith for Duamutef, and Serqet for Qebehsenuef.”
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