Geb

Summary

Geb is an Ancient Egyptian deity^[1]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• Geb's father was Shu^[3].
• Geb's mother was Tefnut^[4].
• Geb was married to Nut^[5].
• A child of Geb was Osiris^[6].
• A child of Geb was Isis^[7].
• A child of Geb was Nephthys^[8].
• A child of Geb was Seth^[9].
• Geb is recorded as male^[10].
• Geb's instance of is recorded as Ancient Egyptian deity^[11].
• Geb is part of Egyptian mythology^[12].
• Geb's Commons category is recorded as Geb^[13].
• Geb's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[14].
• Geb's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[15].
• Geb's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)^[16].
• Geb's name in hiero markup is recorded as gb-b-A40^[17].

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Origins and Family

Geb's father was Shu^[3]. His mother was Tefnut^[4].

Personal Life

Geb was married to Nut^[5]. Children include Osiris^[6], an Ancient Egyptian deity^[18]; Isis^[7], an Ancient Egyptian deity^[19]; Nephthys^[8], a water deity^[20]; and Seth^[9], a thunder deity^[21].

Why It Matters

Geb has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[22]

FAQs

Who were Geb's parents?

Geb's father was Shu^[3]. Geb's mother was Tefnut^[4].

Who was Geb married to?

Geb's spouses include Nut^[5].