Neith

The Ennead

Ra Shu Tefnut Nut Geb Nephthys Osiris Isis Set

The Ogdoad

Nu/Naunet

Amoun/Amaunet

Kuk/Kauket

Huh/Hauhet

Other Egyptian Gods

Anubis Anuket Apophis Apis Astarte Aten Bast Bes Hapi Hathor Horus Harpocrates Khepri Khonsu Khnum Maat Mentu

Neith

Nut Ptah Sebek Sekhmet Tahuti Tawaret Tum

In Egyptian mythology, Neith (also known as Nit, Net and Neit) 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 served as protector for Duamutef, one of the Four Sons of Horus.

She was identified with Nephthys and Anouke. Neith may also correspond to the Berber and Punic goddess Tanit.

The evil Apep (Apophis) was created from her saliva, which she spat into the primordial waters embodied by Nu.

Plato’s *Timaeus* states that she was the Greek goddess Athena by another name.

References

• Wikipedia. (2005). *[Neith](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neith) (*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neith*)*. Retrieved on 03/01/2005.