Nut
goddess of the sky in the Ennead of Egyptian mythology
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Summary
Nut is a goddess[1]. She ranks in the top 7% of goddess entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,160 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Father: Shu[3]
- Mother: Tefnut[4]
- Spouse: Geb[5]
- Child: Osiris[6], Isis[7], Nephthys[8], Seth[9], Horus[10]
- Sex or gender: female[11]
- Instance of: Ancient Egyptian deity[12], sky deity[13]
- Part of: Egyptian mythology[14]
- Commons category: Nut (goddess)[15]
- Worshipped by: Ennead[16]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[18], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19]
- Name in hiero markup: (W24-t):N1[20]
Why It Matters
Nut has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] She is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Who were Nut's parents?
Nut's father was Shu[3]. Nut's mother was Tefnut[4].
Who was Nut married to?
Nut's spouses include Geb[5].