| Neith | |||||
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| Ancient Egyptian: Nit | |||||
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| Period of worship |
Predynastic – Roman Period | ||||
| Cult center | Sais, Nikiou, Latopolis | ||||
| Titles | "Terrifying One" "Opener of the Ways" | ||||
| Symbol(s) | Bow, shield, crossed arrows, ankh, loom, mummy cloth | ||||
| Association | Creation, cosmos, fate, wisdom, water, rivers, mothers, childbirth, hunting, weaving, war | ||||
| Appearance | Anthropoid, feathered wings | ||||
| Greek equivalent(s) |
Athena | ||||
| Spouse(s) | Ptah, Khnum, Set | ||||
| Issue | Ra, Sobek, Apep, Serqet | ||||
Neith was an early ancient Egyptian deity. She was said to be the first and the prime creator, who created the universe and all it contains, and that she governs how it functions. She was the goddess of the cosmos, fate, wisdom, water, rivers, mothers, childbirth, hunting, weaving, and war.
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