Shu
primordial Egyptian god, a personification of dry air, spouse and counterpart to goddess Tefnut
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Shu
Summary
Shu is an Ancient Egyptian deity[1]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Shu's father was Atum[3].
- Shu was married to Tefnut[4].
- A child of Shu was Nut[5].
- A child of Shu was Geb[6].
- Shu is recorded as male[7].
- Shu is recorded as female[8].
- Shu's instance of is recorded as Ancient Egyptian deity[9].
- Shu is part of Egyptian mythology[10].
- Shu's Commons category is recorded as Shu[11].
- Shu's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[12].
- Shu's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[13].
- Shu's sibling is recorded as Tefnut[14].
- Shu's name in hiero markup is recorded as S-Sw-w-A40[15].
Body
Origins and Family
Shu's father was Atum[3].
Personal Life
Among Shu's spouses was Tefnut[4]. Children include Nut[5], a goddess[16] and Geb[6], an Ancient Egyptian deity[17].
Why It Matters
Shu has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]
FAQs
Who were Shu's parents?
Shu's father was Atum[3].
Who was Shu married to?
Shu's spouses include Tefnut[4].