Keb
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A god of the earth in ancient Egypt who is the father of Osiris and Isis
- proper noun
- Literature
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Keb
Examples
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Countless blues artists, from Bessie Smith in the 20s to Keb' Mo' in the 90s, have become widely popular in their own right.
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In ancient mythology, Keb is revered as the father of Osiris and Isis.
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The priests performed rituals to honor Keb, the Egyptian god of the earth.
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During their ceremony, they called upon Keb to bless their offerings.
Synonyms
Egyptian deity
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A god or goddess worshipped in ancient Egypt
is a specific named earth god rather than a general worshipped deity
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An ancient Egyptian god of the earth and father of Osiris and Isis
is an alternate spelling for that same ancient earth god
Surface Forms
Keb main
Etymology
Keb comes from an ancient Egyptian word that meant 'earth', so he was literally the earth in their stories. That's why images often show Keb lying under the sky goddess, as if holding up the land.