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Nut: Ancient Egyptian Cosmic Mother of Eternity
By Meritka
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Dive into the rich tapestry of ancient Egypt's spiritual realm with an enlightening exploration of the Egyptian Goddess Nut, a pivotal figure in the Ancient Egyptian religion. This meticulously researched volume opens up the world of goddess worship during the Old Kingdom period, from 2650-2135 BCE, setting the stage for a fascinating journey back in time.
Inspired by an insatiable curiosity and profound respect for female deities of antiquity, the author invites readers to navigate the celestial and terrestrial domains of the Ancient Egyptians. The book unravels the intricacies of divine feminine power and the crucial roles these deities played in the religious and cultural life of the time.
Central to this narrative is the sky goddess Nut, a deity of profound importance and intrigue. Nut, often depicted arching over the earth in a protective embrace, was seen as the physical sky and the spiritual dome of the universe. Revered as the mother of the universe, Nut's persona exemplifies the timeless power of the feminine divine in the shaping of ancient cosmologies.
Nut's expansive womb encapsulated the cosmos, giving birth to the sun, moon, and stars. This birth of the universe was a fundamental aspect of ancient Egyptian cosmology. Each night, Nut would swallow the sun, then travel through her body overnight to be reborn at dawn, embodying the eternal cycle of death and rebirth.
One of the most compelling aspects of the narrative is the description of rituals involving the transmigration of the king's soul, a pivotal practice in the ancient Egyptian religion. Intimately associated with the sky goddess Nut, these rituals ensured the king's transformation into a spiritual body, enabling him to reign in heaven.
This book promises a journey of discovery, delving into the heart of ancient Egyptian spirituality. Readers will gain a deepened understanding of goddess worship, the role of female deities, and the cultural significance of these divine figures. With the turn of each page, one steps back into a time when the universe's mother spread her star-spangled body over the world, offering protection and symbolizing the potent and nurturing divine feminine. Engage with the profound depth of ancient wisdom and open your eyes to the breathtaking world of the Egyptian Goddess Nut.
Inspired by an insatiable curiosity and profound respect for female deities of antiquity, the author invites readers to navigate the celestial and terrestrial domains of the Ancient Egyptians. The book unravels the intricacies of divine feminine power and the crucial roles these deities played in the religious and cultural life of the time.
Central to this narrative is the sky goddess Nut, a deity of profound importance and intrigue. Nut, often depicted arching over the earth in a protective embrace, was seen as the physical sky and the spiritual dome of the universe. Revered as the mother of the universe, Nut's persona exemplifies the timeless power of the feminine divine in the shaping of ancient cosmologies.
Nut's expansive womb encapsulated the cosmos, giving birth to the sun, moon, and stars. This birth of the universe was a fundamental aspect of ancient Egyptian cosmology. Each night, Nut would swallow the sun, then travel through her body overnight to be reborn at dawn, embodying the eternal cycle of death and rebirth.
One of the most compelling aspects of the narrative is the description of rituals involving the transmigration of the king's soul, a pivotal practice in the ancient Egyptian religion. Intimately associated with the sky goddess Nut, these rituals ensured the king's transformation into a spiritual body, enabling him to reign in heaven.
This book promises a journey of discovery, delving into the heart of ancient Egyptian spirituality. Readers will gain a deepened understanding of goddess worship, the role of female deities, and the cultural significance of these divine figures. With the turn of each page, one steps back into a time when the universe's mother spread her star-spangled body over the world, offering protection and symbolizing the potent and nurturing divine feminine. Engage with the profound depth of ancient wisdom and open your eyes to the breathtaking world of the Egyptian Goddess Nut.
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Meritka
Safiya Karimah, M.A. Social Sciences, has been studying and researching ancient female deities for over twenty years. She has studied Egyptian literature, hieroglyphs and history various institutions. Her first publication was Moon Goddess which explored the history of lunar worship and lunar goddesses. This essay represents a continuation of the inquiry in the fields of history, astronomy, mother worship, religion and ancient Egypt.
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