Neith
In
Egyptian mythology,
Neith was a
psychopomp, a goddess of
war and the hunt and the patron deity of
Sais, in the Western Delta. As well, she was the patroness of
weaving - the bandages and
shrouds worn by the
mummified deceased were said to be gifts from Neith. She was often portrayed holding a set of bow and arrows, occasionally a
harpoon. She was the mother of
Sobek. At
Banebdjetet's request, she interceded in the war between
Horus and
Set over the
Egyptian throne; she recommended that Horus rule.
She was identified with Nephthys and Anouke.
The planet Venus was once thought to have a moon, which was called Neith.
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