Nekhbet
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Nekhbet (/ˈnɛkˌbɛt/;[1] also spelt Nekhebit) is an early predynastic local goddess in Egyptian mythology, who was the patron of the city of Nekheb (her name meaning of Nekheb). Ultimately, she became the patron of Upper Egypt and one of the two patron deities (alongside Wadjet) for all of Ancient Egypt when it was unified.[2]
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Major cult center | Nekheb | ||||||
Symbol | Vulture |
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