Amunet

For the Stargate character, see Amonet (Stargate).

Amunet in hieroglyphs
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Statue of Amunet in Luxor.

Amunet^{[pronunciation?]}, Amaunet, or Amonet was a primordial goddess in Ancient Egyptian religion. She is a member of the Ogdoad and the consort of Amun. Her counterpart is Iabet.

Etymology

Her name, meaning "the female hidden one", was simply the feminine form of Amun's own name. Therefore, it is likely that she was never an independent deity, but was created as his female counterpart.^[3]

Myths

The Egyptians identified her with Neith as the mother of the god Ra. By at least the Twelfth dynasty she was overshadowed as Amun's consort by Mut, but she remained locally important in the region of Thebes where Amun was worshipped, and there she was seen as a protector of the pharaoh.

At Karnak, Amun's cult center, priests were dedicated to Amunet's service. The goddess also played a part in royal ceremonies such as the Sed festival.

Amunet was depicted as a woman wearing the Red Crown and carrying a staff of papyrus.

References

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