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Nehebkau (also spelled Nehebu-Kau) is the primordial snake god in Ancient Egyptian mythology. Although he is originally considered an evil spirit, he later functions as a funerary god associated with the afterlife. As one of the forty-two assessors of Ma’at, Nehebkau was believed to judge the deceased after death and provide their souls with ka.
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Nehebukau | |
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Other names | Nehebu-Kau |
Venerated in | Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom |
Abode | Heliopolis |
Gender | Male |
Parents | Serket OR Geb and Renenutet |
Consort | Nehmetawy |
Although powerful and fearsome, Nehebkau was ultimately considered a benevolent and protective deity. In late mythology, he is described as a companion of the sun god Re and an attendant of the deceased King. As he is so closely associated with the sun god, his name was evoked in magical spells for protection. His festival was widely celebrated throughout the Middle and New Kingdoms.