Visual Guide to Ancient Egyptian Gods (Image Gallery) p. 4

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by Arienne King
published on 06 October 2020

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Geb & Nut, Book of the Dead

by Trustees of the British Museum
published on 04 October 2020

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Geb was the primordial god of the earth and the father of snakes. He fathered Osiris, Isis, Set, and Nephthys with the goddess Nut. Pictured: Detail of the Book of the Dead of Henuttawy, depicting the goddess Nut arched over the god Geb. Geb is depicted with the head of a snake. Third Intermediate Period (c. 1069-525 BCE). (British Museum)

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