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Goddess Wadjet

 



Wadjet: Protective Egyptian goddess.

Wadjet is a goddess of childbirth who protects royal and wealthy children.

Lower Egypt is protected by her, and she imparts her expertise and competence to the reigning pharaoh.

Along with Nekhebet, she is one of Pharaoh's two Ladies.

On December 25th, Wadjet is commemorated with chants and songs.

Her totem is a cobra.


~Kiran Atma

Goddess Nekhebet

 


Egyptian goddess of protection, Nekhebet.

Nekhebet is the defender of Upper Egypt, the guardian of pregnant women, and the nursemaid of royal offspring.

She, along with Wadjet, is one of the two Ladies of Pharaoh, and she is the driving force behind the ruling pharaoh's strength and might.

She is represented as a lady with a vulture's head.


~Kiran Atma