Nephthys

Speech parts

1. Nephthys - Noun

2. Nephthys - Proper noun

Meaning

Egyptian goddess associated with ritual of the dead; sister of Geb and Nut; wife of Set

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

isis astarte maat Hathor Anat lady of the house egyptian mother goddess Bastet nebt-het mistress of the castle nebet-het nebet-hut nebet-hwt nebet-hwt-aset nebet-hwt-hathor

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Phrases with the word

nebet-hwt-nephthys

Examples

For instance, the lamentations of Isis and Nephthys for their dead brother may represent an early tradition of ritualized mourning. Source: Internet

In fear of Set's retribution, Nephthys persuaded Isis to adopt Anubis, so that Set would not find out and kill the child. Source: Internet

Isis remained the sister of Osiris, Set and Nephthys. Source: Internet

Meanwhile, Isis searches for her husband's body with the aid of Nephthys. Source: Internet

The tale describes how Nephthys was denied a child by Set and disguised herself as her twin, Isis, to seduce him. Source: Internet

The two sisters, Isis and Nephthys, often were depicted on coffins, with wings outstretched, as protectors against evil. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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