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Nephthys

Nephthys

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A female god from ancient Egypt who helps guide and protect the dead
  • proper noun
  • /ˈnɛfθɪs/
  • Literature
: Neftis
  • In ancient mythology, Nephthys played a key role in funerary rituals and helped guide souls to the afterlife.

Examples

  • The story describes how Nephthys, along with her sister Isis, mourned for Osiris.

  • In ancient Egypt, Nephthys was revered as a goddess of the dead.

  • Scholars have studied the symbolism of Nephthys as a guardian of the dead in Egyptian religion.

  • Many temples were dedicated to Nephthys in the Valley of the Kings.

  • In ancient mythology, Nephthys played a key role in funerary rituals and helped guide souls to the afterlife.

  • Scholars have studied the symbolism of Nephthys as a guardian of the dead in Egyptian religion.

  • In ancient Egypt, Nephthys was revered as a goddess of the dead.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The word Nephthys comes from the ancient Egyptian name Nebet-Het, where Nebet means 'lady' and Het means 'house' or 'temple', so she is the 'lady of the house' who watches over the dead.