Neith
Neith
Also known as
Nit,
Net and
Neit.
In
Egyptian mythology,
Neith was a
psychopomp, a
goddess of
war and
the hunt and the patron deity of
Sais, in the Western Delta. As well, she was the patroness of
weaving - the bandages and
shrouds worn by the
mummified deceased were said to be gifts from Neith. She was often portrayed holding a set of bow and arrows, occasionally a
harpoon. She was the mother of
Sobek. At
Banebdjetet's request, she interceded in the war between
Horus and
Set over the
Egyptian throne; she recommended that Horus rule. She served as protector for
Duamutef, one of the Four Sons of Horus.
She was identified with
Nephthys and
Anouke. Neith may also correspond to the
Berber and
Punic goddess Tanit.
The evil
Apep (Apophis) was created from her
saliva, which she spat into the primordial waters embodied by
Nu.
Plato's Timaeus states that she was the Greek goddess 'Athene' by another name.
Alternate Definitions
The planet Venus was once thought to have a
moon, which was called Neith.
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