Nut: Ancient Egyptian Cosmic Mother of Eternity

Meritka

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Explore the mystical world of the Egyptian Goddess Nut, unlocking ancient Egypt's rich spiritual heritage and profound goddess worship in this insightful historical journey.
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.

Sujets

• Inspirational
• Philosophie et théologie
• Ancient Egyptian religion
• Religion

Informations

• Publié par: iUniverse
• Date de parution: 13 septembre 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781663244925
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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NUT: ANCIENT EGYPTIAN COSMIC MOTHER OF ETERNITY
 
 
 
 
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NUT: ANCIENT EGYPTIAN COSMIC MOTHER OF ETERNITY
 
 
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ISBN: 978-1-6632-4491-8 (sc)
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Library of Congress Control Number: 2022916210
 
 
 
iUniverse rev. date: 09/08/2022
 
To my mother, Mary, who inspired my search for the divine feminine, the divine mother, and the heavens; Nut.
 
Words spoken by the Osiris, the royal scribe Amenhotep:
“O my mother Nut, stretch yourself over me that I may be placed among the imperishable stars which are in you and that I may not die.”
—Erik Hornung and Betsy M. Bryan
Contents
Preface
Introduction
 
Nut and the Spiritual Rebirth of the King
Hymn to Nut
Nut: Tree Deity
 
Conclusion
Glossary
References
About the Author
Preface
Mother deities were important in ancient societies. In ancient Egypt, the great mother deity, Nut, was not an earthly goddess but a heavenly one. In ancient Egyptian cosmogony, Nut was the preeminent sky goddess, who gave birth to the sun, moon, and stars daily through her cosmic womb. The sky was conceptualized as a mother who gives birth to the cosmos.