Goddess Nephthys | The House’s mistress
Mythology relates the goddess herself with her sister Isis in funerary rites as both were protectors of mummies. “Nephthys” literally translates to “mistress of the house.” The goddess’s name specifically means “mistress of the temple.” This directly links her to the role of priestess.
The Pyramid Texts of the Fifth Dynasty describe Nephthys as a goddess of the Heliopolitan Thasos. A few ancient Egyptian temple theologies call Nephthys “assistant goddesses.” These Egyptian texts describe the goddess as someone who represents protective guardianship and divine assistance. The pyramids are remaining wonders from thousands of years that you can explore during Cairo Day tours and see the enchanting works of Egyptian civilization.
According to the famous Osiris story, she was called the primary mother goddess who nursed the incarnate god Horus. The texts consider her the nurse of the ruling pharaoh. Myths say that Nephthys could burn the enemies of the pharaoh with her hot breath. The outstretched wings represent a symbol of protection and the association of Nephthys with the falcon reminded the ancient Egyptians of lamentation during mourning rituals.
Furthermore, the Pyramid Texts identify Nephthys’ association with death and this shows how the pharaohs became stronger on their journey to the afterlife because of Isis and Nephthys. You can discover the great beautiful temples that narrate the stories of the Egyptian gods and goddesses during one of the best Egypt Nile cruise tours between Luxor and Aswan. The Pyramid Texts consider the sisters Isis and Nephthys to be a force before which demons tremble with fear.
The famous tale tells how Nephthys helped Isis gather and then mourn the body of Osiris after he was killed by Set. Furthermore, she served as a vigilant guardian of the child Horus. Nephthys was also one of the four “Great Cooks” who ruled the Osirian cult center at Busiris in the Delta. In addition, she held an honorary position in the sacred city of Abydos. The city held annual rituals in which two women played the roles of Isis and Nephthys.
Together, the chosen priestess would perform the “Lamentations of Isis and Nephthys.” The ritual element, known as the “Festival Songs of Isis and Nephthys,” became an important element in many Osirian rituals in the major Egyptian cult centers. You can visit the great temples of Abydos and Dendra during one of Luxor Day Tours during your Egypt Christmas tour to discover the Egyptian history secrets.
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