Knowra Tefnut Tefnut Tefnut is an ancient Egyptian goddess associated with moisture, rain, and dew. In the Heliopolitan creation tradition, she is a child of Atum and the sister and consort of Shu.
Heliopolitan creation myth : An ancient Egyptian account in which Atum generates the first divine beings and creation unfolds from them. This tradition places Tefnut among the earliest beings born from Atum.
Ma'at : The ancient Egyptian principle of truth, justice, balance, and cosmic order. Tefnut’s place in the ordered cosmos belongs to a theology shaped by Ma’at.
The Eye of Ra : A divine power in Egyptian religion, often personified as a goddess who acts on Ra’s behalf. In one mythic tradition, Tefnut is associated with the Eye of Ra.
Egyptian goddesses : Female deities worshipped in ancient Egyptian religion, with varied cosmic, social, and local roles. Tefnut’s identity is one among the diverse roles held by Egyptian goddesses.
Atum : An ancient Egyptian creator god associated with Heliopolis, who generated the first divine pair. Atum is Tefnut’s father in the Heliopolitan genealogy.
Ancient Egyptian religion : The religious traditions, institutions, and practices of ancient Egypt across its history. Tefnut’s roles and relationships come from this broader religious tradition.
Distant goddess : A recurring Egyptian mythic figure whose departure from Egypt threatens order and whose return restores it. Tefnut appears in versions of the wandering or distant goddess motif.
Egyptian gods : Deities worshipped in ancient Egyptian religion, often associated with natural forces and cosmic order. Tefnut’s family and powers belong to the broader Egyptian pantheon.
Shu : An ancient Egyptian god who personified air and was associated with separating sky from earth. Shu is Tefnut’s brother and consort, paired with her in the first generation.
Ancient Egyptian creation myths : Ancient Egyptian accounts explaining how the world and its divine order came into being. Tefnut’s origin is one account of how the cosmos took shape.
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