Werethekau
deity Egyptian single tradition · 2
Werethekau (alternately Urthekau, Weret Hekau, Wusa) was an ancient Egyptian and ancient Nubian deity. She served as the personification of supernatural powers.
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When
- First attested
- 3000 BCE
- Attested period
- -3000 – 300
- Historical notes
- Attested in ancient Egypt and Nubia.
Relationships
- consort of
- Ra-Horakhty
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“As a deity dedicated to protection, she often appeared on funerary objects, particularly weapons, to allow the deceased to protect him or herself against the dangers of the underworld. She also was placed on ivory knives as a charm to protect pregnant and nursing mothers.”
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“Werethekau whose name means "she who has great magic" is also sometimes connected with the force of Heka.”
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